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LELY Cosmix P Operator's Manual

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Lely Cosmix P
Concentrate Feeder
Operator Manual
EN - English Original
5.2308.8520.0 -
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Lely Industries N.V.
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  • Page 1 Lely Cosmix P Concentrate Feeder Operator Manual EN - English Original 5.2308.8520.0 - Lely Industries N.V. www.lely.com...
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  • Page 3: Trademarks, Copyright And Disclaimer

    Lely cannot accept liability for any damage that might arise from errors or omissions in this publication. For more information on the right on exclusive use please refer to our trademark notice on www.lely.com. Copyright © 2024 Lely Holding B.V.
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  • Page 5 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re List of included amendments Issue Date Revision Chapter(s) Remarks (yy/mm) 24/04 Initial issue List of included amendments...
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  • Page 7: Manual Contents

    All information in this manual has been compiled with care. Lely shall not be liable for errors or faults in this manual. The recommendations are meant to serve as guidelines. All instructions, pictures and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information that was available at the time of publication.

  • Page 8: Personnel Requirements

    Only technicians certified by Lely Industries are authorized to do maintenance on the machine, except for the maintenance done by the operator as indicated in the operator manual. If people who are not certified by Lely Industries do maintenance on the machine, the warranty on the machine becomes invalid.
  • Page 9 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Contact Number Local Service Provider We suggest you write the telephone number and email address of your local service provider contact in the table below. This makes sure you can easily find the information. Telephone number email address Preference...
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Cosmix P ....................1-1 Introduction .
  • Page 12 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 4.6.2.1 Horizon ..............4-10 4.6.2.2 Dashboard of Horizon .

  • Page 13: Cosmix P

    Qwes H/HR-LD for identification with an infrared ID reader • The machine is installed in the barn. The Cosmix P has an integrated protective fence so that also lower ranking animals can eat their portion of concentrate undisturbed. The farm management application Horizon has information about each animal and based on this, determines the amount of feed to be dosed.
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  • Page 15: Safety

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Safety Signal Icons Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The signal word for each message uses the following guidelines: Danger Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Safety Instructions YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your machine. YOU must make sure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work in the vicinity of the machine knows all the related SAFETY information in this manual.

  • Page 17: Electrical Safety

    Know the emergency medical center number for your area. • Review safety related items with all operators frequently (annually). • Contact your nearest Lely service provider if you have any questions. • 2.2.2 Electrical safety Only an authorized electrician must install the electrical power supply for the machine.

  • Page 18: Safety Decals

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Safety Decals 2.3.1 Location and explanation of safety decals Figure 2. Locations of the safety decals KEY: 1. Decal Electrocution hazard - 2. Decals Pinching hazard Safety...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Of Safety Decals

    Replace safety decals that are missing or that are illegible. • Safety decals can be purchased from your local Lely service provider. • Safety...

  • Page 20: Installation Of Safety Decals

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 2.3.3 Installation of Safety Decals Make sure that the installation surface is clean and dry. Make sure that the temperature of the mounting surface is not less than 5 °C (41 °F). Find the correct position for the decal before you remove the backing paper.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Specifications Specifications and requirements General operational conditions Ambient temperature -15 to +40 °C (5 to 104 °F) Humidity 5 - 99% non condensing Capacity Capacity feed hopper 50 l (13.2 gal) 1 or 2 Number of feed hoppers Feed type...

  • Page 22: Dimensions And Weight

    An authorized electrician must approve the final electrical installation (including earthing) and supply an official report that is given to the Lely service provider before the installation is used Warranty on electronics will not be given if the earthing is not correctly installed.

  • Page 23: Examine The Feed Type Suitability

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Examine the Feed Type Suitability 3.3.1 Provide an Indication if the Feed is Suitable for the Hopper 9-9600-2821-0 9-9600-2822-0 Figure 3. Fill a cup Figure 4. Press the feed down 9-9600-2825-0 Figure 6.
  • Page 24 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Place the cup on a flat surface and carefully tilt the cup on its side (see figure 6 on page 3-3). Wipe away the feed on the surface that falls out of the cup. (see figure 7 on page 3-3). After wiping away the excess of feed in front of the cup, the feed will repositioning in the cup.

  • Page 25: Examine The Feed Suitability

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 3.3.2 Examine the Feed Suitability Different types of Feed Figure 10. Different type of feeds KEY: From left to right, the feed types become more difficult to feed. Risk indication and Feed Suitability The steeper the angle (α°), the more likely it will cause bridging problems in the feed hopper.
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  • Page 27: Description And Operation

    Cow identification reader for Qwes ISO or Qwes LD identification. • The machine is installed in the barn. The machine is connected to the Lely network. The machine gets input from and sends output to the Horizon Farm Management application. Description and operation...
  • Page 28 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Figure 11. Main components with Qwes ISO identification KEY: 1. Control box - 2. Hopper in Feed unit - 3. Side fence - 4. Feed bin - 5. Front portal - 6. ID reader FSK ISO - 7. Rear portal - 8. M-box Description and operation...

  • Page 29: Frame And Fencing

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Figure 12. Main components with Qwes LD identification KEY: 1. Control box - 2. Hopper in Feed unit - 3. Side fence - 4. Feed bin - 5. Front portal - 6. Rear portal - 7. M-box - 8. Qwes LD reader Frame and fencing The machine has the following frames and fences:...

  • Page 30: Feed Unit

    The machine has one or two feed hoppers. Each feed hopper has a hopper, a dispenser and a drop pipe. In most cases the hoppers are filled by tube feeders that are connected to silos. Lely does not supply tube feeders and silos. Description and operation...

  • Page 31: Control Box

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re The dispenser gives exactly the same volume each feed portion. It has a cylinder that retracts to fill with feed and extends to release the feed in the drop pipe. The weight of the volume of a feed portion must be calibrated when the feed type changes and when the silo is filled up with each new feed delivery.

  • Page 32: Ads3830 Pcb

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Figure 15. Control box KEY: 1. Photocell - 2. Earth connector - 3. Network switch (optional) - 4. Power supply (24V) - 5. On/Off switch - 6. Air valves block - 7.

  • Page 33: Photoelectric Sensor

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re The air valves are installed on a valve terminal. A standard configuration has one solenoid valve for the dispenser and one for the M-box cylinder and four blanking plates. If an additional feed hopper is installed, an additional air valve is also installed.

  • Page 34: Qwes H/Hr-Ld Identification

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Figure 16. Qwes ISO neck ID reader KEY: 1. ISO ID reader The cow tag is installed on a collar on the neck of the cow. The ID reader is a sealed plastic box with an internal antenna (MIMI). The box is installed on a mounting plate that is installed on the front plate under the feed bin.

  • Page 35: Operator Interface

    Operator Interface 4.6.1 Operator interface The settings of the machine are made in the Farm Management Application Horizon. For calibration there is a web interface. Lely technicians can use an E-Link Classic and change the machine settings. Description and operation...

  • Page 36: The Farm Management Application Horizon

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 4.6.2 The farm management application Horizon 4.6.2.1 Horizon The Farm Management Application Horizon is used to: Setup the machine • Set the amount of concentrate the machine supplies for every individual cow •...

  • Page 37: Web Interface (For Calibration)

    Web interface (for calibration) The web interface of the ADS3830 pcb is accessible with an internet browser on a PC connected to the Lely network (for example on the PC you use for Horizon). You can start this web page by typing: 10.4.1.11:8080 11 in this example is the number of the machine, this is usually the number for the first concentrate feeder, replace the machine number by the number of the machine you want to calibrate.

  • Page 38: Feeding

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Qwes HR LDn identification system The photoelectric sensor on the control box detects the presence of a cow and activates the LD reader. A number of LEDs start flashing in the reader. This activates the cow tag which will send a radio signal back to the IDU 530 reader.

  • Page 39: Interaction Between The Components Of The Concentrate Feeder

    4.7.5 Interaction between the components of the concentrate feeder The concentrate feeder is connected to the Lely network. After installation, the concentrate feeder is given a device ID and an IP address. These settings are used in the Horizon software.
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  • Page 41: Operating Instructions

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Operating Instructions Operation in Horizon 5.1.1 List details about the rest feed in Horizon Make sure the connection with Horizon is still working properly if: - Two or more concentrate feeders are installed and - The amount of rest feed in Horizon raises quickly.

  • Page 42: List An Intake Per Device In Horizon

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Select the report Feeding -Feed Overview Astronaut/Cosmix. 5.1.3 List an intake per device in Horizon The report Feeding - Intake Overview Astronaut/Cosmix displays the total feed intake per device address and per feed type per day. In the navigation bar select: Reports.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Maintenance Clean the machine Do not use a high pressure cleaner or spout water on the control box and ID reader, this can cause serious damage to the electronics. Use a wet brush or moist cloth to clean the machine.
  • Page 44 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Tie the gate (1) to the middle bracket (2) of the frame to ensure the gate stays up while you do maintenance. Figure 20. Tie the gate KEY: 1. Gate - 2. Centre bracket - 3. Rope or belt Maintenance...

  • Page 45: Calibrate The Feed Portion Of The Dispenser

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re locate the photocell (2) under the control box (1). Figure 21. Photocell KEY: 1. Control box - 2. Photocell Clean the glass under the photocell with a soft moist towel and a small quantity of lens cleaner liquid. Remove the rope or belt (3) (see figure 20 on page 6-2) to release the gate.
  • Page 46 The IP-address for the first machine is 10.4.1.11 for the second 10.4.1.12 and so on. If this IP-address does not work, ask your Lely service technician for the correct IP-address. Enter the IP-address: HTTP://10.4.1.xx:8080 (xx=11 or 12 and so on) in the address field of the web browser.
  • Page 47 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Select the tab Settings (1). Figure 22. Web page settings tab KEY: 1. Settings tab In the field Cal. Tag1 type the cow tag you will use to start the calibration and push <Enter> on the keyboard.
  • Page 48 Remove the rope or belt (3) (see figure 23 on page 6-6) to release the gate. Unblock the cow traffic. Again open the web page on a browser on a PC connected to the Lely network. Select the tab Settings.
  • Page 49 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re If a second hopper is installed repeat step 20 for the field Portion Size2 (in gram or lb) and push <Enter>. In the field Calibrate TagsActive change the 1 into zero and push <Enter>. The calibration tags are now deactivated.
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  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    7-2). Unblock the feed hopper (see • Unblock the feed hopper on page 7-8). M-box does not open/close. Call your local Lely service provider Sensor defect. • to test and: Wrong software. • Make sure the sensor triggers •...

  • Page 52: Clean The Feed Pipe

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Clean the feed pipe Unexpected cow movement Risk of being crushed or trampled. Block the cow traffic. Block the cow traffic. Tie the gate (1) to the middle bracket (2) of the frame to ensure the gate stays up while you do maintenance.
  • Page 53 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Disconnect the power and turn the on/off switch (1) to off. Figure 25. Power switch and air supply valve KEY: 1. Power switch - 2. Air supply valve Close the air supply valve (2) installed on the outside of the control box. Redirect cables and tubes that will be in the way when you lift the cover plate a bit.
  • Page 54 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Pull the springs (2) on both sides of the cover plate (1) and release the pin (4) from the slot. Figure 26. Release the cover plate Figure 27. Remove the cover plate KEY: 1.
  • Page 55 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Lift and remove the front plate (1) from the hook (2) on both sides of the rear plate. Figure 28. Remove the front plate KEY: 1. Front plate - 2. Hook Troubleshooting...
  • Page 56 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Remove the retaining spring (2) from the feed pipe (1) and remove the feed pipe. Figure 29. Remove the feed pipe KEY: 1. Feed pipe - 2. Retaining spring clip Troubleshooting...
  • Page 57 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Risk of entrapment of your fingers. Serious injury of your fingers. Make sure you have switched off the power and closed the manual air pressure valve before you touch the slide. Clean the feed pipe and the slide (1), the slide is the moving part of the dispenser valve.

  • Page 58: Unblock The Feed Hopper

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Take the cover plate (1) inside the box in front of the feed box. Figure 31. Install the cover plate Figure 32. Secure the cover plate KEY: 1. Cover plate KEY: 1.
  • Page 59 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Disconnect the power and turn the on/off switch to off. Figure 33. Power switch and air supply valve KEY: 1. Power switch - 2. Air supply valve Close the air supply valve (2) installed on the outside of the control box. Use a proper scaffold or a double sided ladder and make sure the cows can not reach this and knock it over.
  • Page 60 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Carefully lift the cover (1) of the feed hopper and make sure the feed pipe (2) from the silo stays in its place. Figure 34. Feed hopper cover KEY: 1. Feed hopper cover - 2. Feed pipe Risk of entrapment of your fingers.

  • Page 61: Make Sure The Cow Has Feed Credit In Horizon

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Make Sure the cow has feed credit in Horizon Read the cow number from the cow responder. In Horizon: Type the number in the navigation bar (Search for cow ...) and push An overview of cow data appears on the screen.
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  • Page 63: Disposal

    Disposal to sewer of cleaning water with concentrated chemicals may cause damage to health and the environment and must always be prevented. Contact your local authority or local Lely service provider for further details. Disposal...
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  • Page 65: Weee

    WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason, Lely Industries N.V. has arranged that this product can be recycled at the local recycling/ disposal companies to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you.
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  • Page 67: Declaration Of Conformity

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Declaration of conformity 10.1 EC Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity 10-1...

  • Page 68: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 10.2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 10-2 Declaration of conformity...
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