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LELY VECTOR Operator's Manual

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LELY VECTOR
Automatic Feeding System
Operator Manual
5.2011.8530.0 A
EN – English Original

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  • Page 1 LELY VECTOR Automatic Feeding System Operator Manual 5.2011.8530.0 A EN – English Original...
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  • Page 3: Trademarks, Copyright And Disclaimer

    Viseo, Voyager, Walkway and Welger are registered trademarks of the Lely Group. The right of exclusive use belongs to the companies of the Lely Group. All rights reserved. The information given in this publication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale.
  • Page 4 INTENTIONALLY BLANK TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER...

  • Page 5: Warranty Restrictions

    Operator Manual or handled during the Operators Service and Maintenance Certification program • Stand alone use of parts of the Vector system such as the Mixing and Feeding Robot, Crane, Feed Grabber. • The result of any intervention by technicians other than Lely service technicians or technicians who have Lely’s approval to perform certain...
  • Page 6 INTENTIONALLY BLANK Warranty Restrictions...
  • Page 7 The name for “location” is changed to “Fence”. A fence is defined as a place where the Vector is able to feed. Each Feed_ L_DST or Feed_L_END route action will appear as a fence in T4C.
  • Page 8 INTENTIONALLY BLANK LIST OF INCLUDED AMENDMENTS...

  • Page 9: Manual Contents

    The information in this manual is for operators. Study and understand this information thoroughly before you operate the Vector. 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.
  • Page 10 Control box external concentrates: inside the control box • • Control box automatic door: inside the control box Always include the type and serial numbers of the part of the Vector when you contact your local Lely service provider or order spare parts. PREFACE...
  • Page 11 Figure 1. Type and serial number plate A decal with the serial number and bar code is attached inside every control box. License Agreements Open Source Software GPL2.0 license agreements The following executables used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0 licence agreements: •...
  • Page 12 This FastCGI application library source and object code (the "Software") and its documentation (the "Documentation") are copyrighted by Open Market, Inc ("Open Market"). The following terms apply to all files associated with the Software and Documentation unless explicitly disclaimed in individual files. Open Market permits you to use, copy, modify, distribute, and license this Software and the Documentation for any purpose, provided that existing copyright notices are retained in all copies and that this notice is included verbatim in any distributions.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents LELY VECTOR ...................1-1 Lely Vector ..................1-1 Intended Use .
  • Page 14 5.1.6 Shut Down the Vector and Disconnect from the Power ....... . 5-5 5.1.7...
  • Page 15 Change the Feed Type in a Feed Storage Place ..........5-18 Make Routes .
  • Page 16 Troubleshooting Table Mixing and Feeding Robot ......... 7-3 7.3.1 Troubleshooting Table Mixing and Feeding Robot .

  • Page 17: Lely Vector

    A smartphone with blue tooth and the correct app is used to operate the software on the devices of the Vector. Intended Use The Lely Vector is designed to be used as an automated feeding system for milking cows and beef cattle. Lely Vector...
  • Page 18 The Vector system is exclusively built to collect, mix and distribute roughage like silage, hay and grain crops. Other types of feed (concentrates, additives, wet mixtures, vegetables, potatoes) may be added and mixed only in small amounts. The Feed grabber is built to collect loose roughage from blocks and vegetables from bins.

  • Page 19: Safety

    Safety Instructions YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Vector system. YOU must make sure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work in the vicinity of the devices know all the related SAFETY information in this manual.

  • Page 20: General Safety

    Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before you operate, maintain or adjust any parts of the Vector system. Only a Lely trained technician is allowed to do maintenance on the • Vector system that is not described in this manual.

  • Page 21: Cranes And Feed Grabber Safety Instructions

    Do NOT touch the motors until they are cooled down. • • Use the Vector stepladder to work on the Crane and Feed Grabber. • Do NOT spout water on the body of the Feed Grabber. Use a wet brush to clean the Feed Grabber 2.2.4...

  • Page 22: Safety Decals

    Safety decals 2.3.1 Safety Decals on the Mixing and Feeding Robot Figure 2. Location of the safety decals Decal Explanation Caution: Laser light hazard Risk of being blinded. Do not stare into the beam. Danger: Rotating parts Danger of being entangled by rotating parts. Keep hands, loose clothing and long hair away from moving parts during operation of the Mixing and Feeding Robot Caution: Do not climb / Keep off bumper...
  • Page 23 Decal Explanation Caution: Read manual Failure to follow operation instructions could result in death or serious injury. Read the manual. Caution: Electrocution hazard Risk of electrocution. Switch off the power before doing maintenance, adjustment or repair. Optional Figure 3. Electric shock device Decal Explanation Caution: Electric shock...

  • Page 24: Safety Decals On The Feed Grabber

    2.3.2 Safety Decals on the Feed Grabber Figure 4. Locations of decals on the Feed Grabber Decal Explanation Closing cord instruction (see page 2-7). Safety lever stripes This decal indicates the position of the safety lever. Safety lever This decal indicates the function of the safety lever. Pull the lever upwards to release the tension on the grabber.

  • Page 25: Safety Decals On The Cranes

    Closing cord instruction Figure 5. Instruction how to install the closing cord This instruction shows the steps for installing the closing cord. The closing cord must be installed by a Lely technician. 2.3.3 Safety Decals on the Cranes Location Decal Explanation WLL 0.15 T...

  • Page 26: Safety Decals On The Control Boxes

    2.3.4 Safety Decals on the Control Boxes Location Decal Explanation On every door of a Caution: Electrocution hazard control box connected to Risk of electrocution. 230 V Switch off the power before doing maintenance, adjustment or repair. 2.3.5 Safety Decals in and near the Feed Kitchen and Barn Location Decal Explanation...

  • Page 27: Safety Decals Of The Tower Silo

    Digital Output it is operated with Digital Output. The mechanic is warned about the fact that the Vector system starts the auger or conveyor belt of the silo. The decal instructs the mechanic to switch the power to the silo off and to lock the switch before doing maintenance.

  • Page 28: Maintenance Of Safety Decals

    Do not use mineral spirits, abrasive cleaners or other similar agents that may damage the safety decals. • Replace safety decals that are missing or that are illegible. • Safety decals can be purchased from your local Lely service provider. 2-10 Safety...

  • Page 29: Safety Devices

    Safety Devices 2.4.1 Mixing and Feeding Robot 2.4.1.1 Emergency Stop Button Figure 6. Location of the safety devices on the Mixing and Feeding Robot KEY: 1. Acoustic warning device - 2. Emergency stop button - 3. Safety key - 4. Pause button - 5.
  • Page 30 is removed, the pause button must be pushed again and the Mixing and Feeding Robot will continue operation. The pause button must also be used to: • Reset an alarm on the Mixing and Feeding Robot (see page 5-11). • Enter the test menu in the software of the Mixing and Feeding Robot.
  • Page 31 2.4.1.6 Flashing Light (Optional) Figure 7. Flashing light A flashing light (1) on the Mixing and Feeding Robot alerts persons and animals when the Mixing and Feeding Robot drives in narrow alleys. 2.4.1.7 Drive Through Electric Gate Set (optional) Figure 8. Drive through Electric gate set An electric gate gives a high voltage shock when it is touched so cows will not go through it.

  • Page 32: Feed Grabber

    2.4.2.1 Lever to Manually Open the Grabber Only open the grabber in case of an emergency because the cords will fall out and must be repositioned by a Lely technician. If possible, first stop the Feed Grabber from moving and stop the system by pushing an emergency button.
  • Page 33 Figure 9. Lever to open the Feed Grabber KEY: 1. Grabber jaws - 2. lever to manually open the grabber - 3. Closing cord Safety 2-15...
  • Page 34 2.4.2.2 Emergency Stop Button Figure 10. Emergency stop and main switch KEY: 1. Bluetooth antenna - 2. Emergency stop button - 3. Power supply switch The Emergency Stop Button (2) is installed on the control box and will only be used during maintenance. When the button is pushed, the Feed Grabber and Bridge Crane or Gantry Crane immediately stop.

  • Page 35: Gantry Crane

    2.4.3 Gantry Crane 2.4.3.1 Emergency Stop Button Figure 11. Emergency stop button KEY: 1. Emergency stop button An emergency stop button (1) is installed on both control boxes. When the button is pushed, the Gantry Crane and Feed Grabber immediately stop operation. To reset an emergency stop button, turn the button clockwise and pull it out until it locks.

  • Page 36: In And Near The Feed Kitchen

    2.4.4 In and Near the Feed Kitchen 2.4.4.1 Emergency Stop Button Figure 12. Emergency stop button KEY: 1. Emergency stop button An emergency stop button (1) is installed at the entrance of the feed kitchen and on every side from which the feed kitchen is visible. On long sides on every 12 m (39 ft) an extra emergency stop button must be installed.
  • Page 37 2.4.4.2 Emergency Stop Button on Console Figure 13. Console KEY: 1. Signal lights - 2. Start button - 3. Emergency button An emergency button (3) is installed on the front of the console. When the button is pushed, the Feed Grabber, Bridge or Gantry Crane and safety fence immediately stop operation.
  • Page 38 Feed Grabber, Bridge Crane, Gantry Crane or Mixing and Feeding Robot. The status during the last communication with the Mixing and Feeding Robot is valid. In a 2 MFR system the Vector will continue operation if only one MFR is out of operation. Red: emergency stop or technical malfunction •...
  • Page 39 green orange status Blinking Blinking Kitchen fill mode starts Blinking Kitchen fill mode active or Service mode active Blinking Power failure, system in battery mode 2.4.4.4 Safety Switch on Access Doors to the Feed Kitchen Figure 15. Access key switch KEY: 1.
  • Page 40 2.4.4.5 Safety Gate Figure 16. Safety gate KEY: 1. Lock - 2. Gate Do not tamper with the safety gate, tampering may lead to serious injury or death. The safety gate (2) has a lock (1) that operates an access control switch. During normal operation when the lock is tilted unauthorized, the Feed Grabber, Bridge or Gantry Crane and safety fence immediately stop operation.

  • Page 41: Safety Zones

    Figure 17. Example of Vector type plate 2.5.1 Red Zone - High Risk Zone The feed kitchen is marked on the Vector type plate (see figure 17 on page 2-23) as a red zone. Persons are not admitted in this red zone because of the moving:...

  • Page 42: Orange Zone - Medium Risk Zone

    2.5.2 Orange Zone - Medium Risk Zone The feed loading zone and small passages are marked on the Vector type plate (see figure 17 on page 2-23) as an orange zone. In this zone persons (or animals) risk being trapped by the Mixing and Feeding Robot. In that...

  • Page 43: Green Zone - Low Risk Zone

    Green Zone - Low Risk Zone The routes where the Mixing and Feeding Robot drives are marked on the Vector type plate (see figure 17 on page 2-23) as a green zone, except for the small passages see Orange zone (see page 2-24).
  • Page 44 The distance between the metal strip outside a barn or area is at least • 5 m (16.4 ft). The distance must be measured in the straight line the Feeding Robot drives from the barn to the strip. This prevents the Mixing and Feeding Robot from ending up on a public road or area when the strip is not found.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Vector Specifications and Capacity Vector Maximum capacity 1 Mixing and Feeding ask your Lely advisor to calculate the capacity on Robot* your farm Maximum capacity 2 Mixing and Feeding ask your Lely advisor to calculate the capacity on...

  • Page 46: Requirements Smartphone

    Capacity Mixing and Feeding Robot Capacity mixing bin 150 - 600 kg (330 - 1323 lb) Volume mixing bin (70 ft³) Feed pushing capacity at the Max. feed 60 cm (23.6 in) feed fence height Max. feed 72 cm (29.5 in) width Additives dispenser Maximum weight to dose...

  • Page 47: Dimensions And Weight Mixing And Feeding Robot

    Dimensions and Weight Mixing and Feeding Robot Figure 20. Dimensions Mixing and Feeding Robot KEY: A: 1.615 m (63.85 in) B: 2.80 m (110 in) B with a door limitation set: 2.70 m (106.3 in) C: 2.360 m (92.91 in) D: 1.930 m (75.98 in) •...
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  • Page 49: Description

    DESCRIPTION General Description The Vector system has a feed kitchen. This is an enclosed area where blocks of roughage are stored. The Feed Grabber grabs roughage and loads it into the mixing bin of the Mixing and Feeding Robot. Concentrates and additives can be added. After the feed is mixed, this ration is transported to the group of animals and dosed along the feed fence.

  • Page 50: Component Description

    Component Description 4.2.1 Mixing and Feeding Robot Figure 21. Mixing and Feeding Robot KEY: 1. Inspection cover - 2. Feed height sensor - 3. Skirt - 4. Distributor - 5. Bumper - 6. Charge plug - 7. Emergency button - 8. Pause button - 9. Safety key - 10. PCB box - 11. Ultrasonic sensors - 12.
  • Page 51 Figure 22. Mixer and feed door KEY: 1. Mixer knife - 2. Mixer - 3. Feed door The Mixing and Feeding Robot has the following motors: Feed door motor • • Driving motor left wheel • Drive motor right wheel Actuator to lift the skirt •...

  • Page 52: Charger

    Encoders on the driving motors to determine the travelled distance • and calculate the speed • Encoder on the door motor to detect the position of the feed door • Encoder on the actuator to lift the skirt to detect the position of the skirt Encoder on the actuator to insert the counter knife to detect the •...

  • Page 53: Console And Signal Lights

    The charger is installed under the feed loading point in the feed kitchen. The charger charges the battery of the Mixing and Feeding Robot. At approximately 75 cm (29.5 in) from the charger, the Mixing and Feeding Robot drives slowly to the charger. When the Feeding Robot pushes against the socket guide (1), the socket cover (3) is pulled away exposing the socket.

  • Page 54: Feed Grabber

    4.2.4 Feed Grabber Figure 25. Feed Grabber KEY: 1. Front wheel - 2. Drive motor - 3. Rear wheel - 4. Rear cover - 5. Lifting belt - 6. Closing belt - 7. Grabber jaw - 8. Closing cord - 9. Front cover The Feed Grabber has the following motors: Drive motor •...

  • Page 55: Cranes And Fixed Rail (Vector Op)

    • • Encoders on the axis of the lifting and closing belts 4.2.5 Cranes and Fixed Rail (Vector Op) The Feed Grabber drives along a rail that can be a part of a Crane. There are several types: • Bridge Crane •...
  • Page 56 4.2.5.2 Double Fixed Rail Figure 27. Double Fixed Rail KEY: 1. IPE profile - 2. Lattice girder with rail - 3. Lattice girder with rail - 4. IPE profile 4.2.5.3 Single Fixed Rail total Figure 28. Single fixed rail Description...

  • Page 57: Power Distribution Box

    4.2.5.4 Gantry Crane Figure 29. Gantry Crane KEY: 1. Lattice girder with rail - 2. Master frame - 3. Master control box - 4. Power rail support bracket with reset magnet - 5. Rail - 6. Slave control box - 7. Slave frame The Gantry Crane has two drive motors.

  • Page 58: Additives Dispenser

    4.2.7 Additives Dispenser Figure 30. Additives Dispenser KEY: 1. Drop pipe and motor - 2. Mixing and Feeding Robot - 3. Silo A control box with one or more frequency regulators (one for each additives dispenser) is installed in the feed kitchen. The frequency regulator regulates the number of pulses of the motor of the additives dispenser.

  • Page 59: Safety Fence (Optional)

    PC connected to the Vector system. Settings for feeding, rations, routes and kitchen are made in T4C, when a setting is changed, the settings are sent to the Vector. The Feed Controller software that runs on the power distribution box starts feed and scan tasks with these settings.

  • Page 60: Operation

    If the T4C software stops working or when the connection to the Vector is lost, the Vector continues operation with the last received settings. Data for T4C (feed results) is stored and sent as soon as the connection is restored.

  • Page 61: Feeding, Measuring And Feed Pushing

    Crane or Bridge Crane move. The Feed Grabber drives to the feed loading point and the grabber will open and the feed falls in the mixing bin. The mixer starts mixing. The mixes knives and if installed a counter knife help to mix the feed types.

  • Page 62: Drive To The Feed Loading Point And Connect To The Charger

    When no AGS settings are set (ask your Lely technician), the Mixing and Feeding Robot will drive to the charger and connect.

  • Page 63: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Start Up and Stop 5.1.1 Put the Feed Kitchen in Operation 1. Make sure the feed kitchen is void of persons, animals, machines or anything other than roughage. 2. Close all feed kitchen doors and the safety fence. 3.

  • Page 64: Take The Feed Kitchen Out Of Operation

    Tab “Work” Tab “Work information” Tab “MANUAL Tab “MANUAL DRIVING” CHARGER” Information about the Information about the current state feed or scan task Buttons for manual Drive and connect to driving the charger 3. Push the button three times to go to the tab “MANUAL CHARGER”.

  • Page 65: Take The Mixing And Feeding Robot Out Of Operation

    When the green light is blinking, it is safe to enter and fill the feed kitchen. 5.1.4 Take the Mixing and Feeding Robot Out of Operation 1. Connect the smartphone (see page 5-8) to the Mixing and Feeding Robot. 2. Go to the page “Work”. 3.
  • Page 66 5.1.5.2 Put the Bridge Crane In or Out of Operation Put the Bridge Crane In Operation 1. Connect the smartphone (see page 5-8) to the Bridge Crane. 2. Select the page “Put in Operation” The page displays the current status. 3.

  • Page 67: 5.1.6.1 Shut Down The Vector And Disconnect From The Power

    5.1.6 Shut Down the Vector and Disconnect from the Power 5.1.6.1 Shut Down the Vector and Disconnect from the Power When the cows go to the field to graze for a longer period, it is best to shut down the Vector and disconnect it from the power.
  • Page 68 Figure 34. Disconnect the battery in the power distribution box KEY: 1. Connector - 2. Battery 5.1.6.2 Switch “off” the Mixing and Feeding Robot with the Key This procedure only switches “off ” the power to the motors. The power on the PCB and the batteries remains.

  • Page 69: Connect The Vector To The Power

    5.1.7 Connect the Vector to the Power 5.1.7.1 Connect the Vector to the Power and Start Up 1. Open the power distribution box and make sure the backup battery (2) is connected with connector (1) (see figure 34 on page 5-6).

  • Page 70: Connect To Software With A Smartphone

    2. Set the power supply switch (see figure 33 on page 5-5) in the position “1” on the power distribution box. 3. Switch on the battery on the Mixing and Feeding Robot (see page 5- 4. Switch on the Mixing and Feeding Robot with the key (see page 5-8). 5.

  • Page 71: Install Or Update The App On Your Smartphone

    5.2.2 Install or Update the App on Your Smartphone 1. On your smartphone go to the google play store. 2. Download the Lely Control app. 3. Install the app. 4. Wait until the software is correctly installed. 5. Start the Lely Control app.

  • Page 72: Reset After An Alarm Or Emergency Stop

    8. Enter the “Password” you received from the Lely service technician. 9. Push “Save” in the top right corner. If there is new software available, a notification is displayed on the icon of the Google play store. (if automatic update is set) Reset after an Alarm or Emergency Stop 5.3.1...

  • Page 73: Reset Alarms On The Modalarm

    11.If necessary reset the MODalarm (see page 5-11) or the alarm on CRS. 5.3.2 Reset alarms on the MODalarm The MODalarms can be reset on the Feed Controller software (Lely Control app) or on the connected T4C PC. Reset the MODalarm on the Feed Controller software 1.

  • Page 74: Reset The Emergency Stop Button On The Mixing And Feeding Robot

    1. Drive the robot manually to the location where the Feeding Robot interrupted the route. 2. Push button 3. Select “Yes” to continue the route. 4. Push pause button (2) (see figure 35 on page 5-7) twice. 5. If the Feeding Robot now generates an alarm because the reset point or strip can not be found but the reset point or strip is very near by, repeat this procedure.

  • Page 75: View The Alarm List On The Web Page

    4. The Web page has two tabs: • The tab Version shows the software versions of the software that runs on the PDB and on all devices of the Vector. In some occasions refresh the page (push F5) to view all software versions. •...

  • Page 76: Fill The Additives Dispenser

    1. Select the feed storage place with the moved feed block. 2. Push button “PREFER”. 3. Repeat step 1 - 2 for all feed types with moved feed blocks. 14.Put the Feed Grabber in operation (see page 5-3). Figure 37. Cut round bales 5.4.2 Fill the Additives Dispenser 1.

  • Page 77: Enter The Feed Kitchen

    5.4.3 Enter the Feed Kitchen All entrances of the feed kitchen are secured to prevent entrance when the Feed Grabber is in operation. If a feed kitchen door, moving screen, the safety fence gate or the safety fence is opened, the emergency stop is activated.

  • Page 78: Close The Safety Fence

    5. Put the feed kitchen in operation (see page 5-1). Start a Feed or Scan Task Manually When all Vector setting are made in T4C for automatic operation it is also possible to start manual tasks with the Feed Controller software.

  • Page 79: Start A Feed Task Manually

    Settings for the feed fences (locations with animals, rations, feed • height) • Settings for the feed kitchen (storage location of feed types) • Settings for the rations (amounts of feed types mixing order, mixing times) Library settings for feed types •...

  • Page 80: Change The Feed Type In A Feed Storage Place

    Change the Feed Type in a Feed Storage Place 1. Connect the smartphone (see page 5-8) to the Feed Controller. 2. Take the Feed Kitchen out of Operation (see page 5-2). 3. In the feed kitchen, determine the feed storage places where the new feed type will be set and write down the numbers.

  • Page 81: Make A Route To The Feed Fences

    Do not make a new route until you have enough experience. For a Vector with 1 Mixing and Feeding Robot all routes start and finish at the feed loading point and all route numbers are available for making routes to the locations with animals at the feed fence.
  • Page 82 Make a new route 1. Select the page Routes > New route. When driving with 2 Mixing and Feeding Robots make sure the route number is correct for the route you want to make (see page 5-28), and the Mixing and Feeding Robot starts at the correct position (switch point or charger).
  • Page 83 6. If necessary adjust the distance for the Feeding Robot to drive “BACK:” before making the turn. 1. Push to drive. 2. Push to stop. 7. Make sure the Feeding Robot ends at the correct position, for example parallel to the feed fence or wall. If the Feeding Robot did not end at the position you wanted: •...
  • Page 84 • Turn 180° right Turn 60° right • • When the Feeding Robot has passed the metal strip turn right and stop when the Feeding Robot is in the direction of the metal strip After selecting a turn the variables of the turn can be adjusted. Select a variable with button <.
  • Page 85 Define the route to the switch point (only with 2 Mixing and Feeding Robots) Ask your Lely service technician. Define a route for automatically opening and closing a door 1. Select a route action to drive the Feeding Robot to 1.5 m (5 ft) in front of the door, stop and save this route action.

  • Page 86: Adjust The Settings For The Route

    Push “START” to ignore the reset strip as a reset point and • continue with the current action. Save the new route 1. Push 2. Push “EXIT” 3. Push “Yes” to save the new route. Make sure the new route is downloaded on the Feed Controller software (see page 5-29).
  • Page 87 In this figure the skirt is set to down on route action 6, 7 and 8, the skirt is up on route action 9. 8. Repeat step 2 - 7 to set the skirt for all route actions. 9. Push to save the skirt positions.
  • Page 88 In this figure door number 2 is set to open on route action 5, door 2 will be closed on route action 7. 12.When all door positions are set push A question appears: “Save autom.door positions?” 13.Push “Yes” to save. To remove a door position from the route action, use the button: Set the narrow alley zone 1.
  • Page 89 The shock device is active on the set route actions. If the Pause button is pushed, the shock device is inactivated. Set the AGS zone Only a Lely service technician is allowed to change the AGS settings. Operating Instructions 5-27...

  • Page 90: Route Definitions With 2 Mixing And Feeding Robots

    The AGS zone is a zone near the feed kitchen (on the Vector type plate usually marked orange), just before the Mixing and Feeding Robot enters the feed kitchen. In the AGS zone the Mixing and Feeding Robot asks permission before it starts to drive the next route action. This makes sure the Feeding Robot only enters and moves in the area near the feed kitchen when it is safe.

  • Page 91: Set A Switch Point On Routes For 2 Mixing And Feeding Robots

    To locations with animals on the fence loading point point For a Vector system with 2 Mixing and Feeding Robot only the routes to the locations with animals must be activated. The other route numbers 1, 3, 4 and 5 must be set “Off”. 5.7.6...

  • Page 92: Lower The Skirt To Clear The Route Of Snow

    “Yes” to download • • “No” to stop downloading 5.7.8 Lower the Skirt to Clear the Route of Snow Do not use de-icing salt on the route. This may cause corrosion and damage the Mixing and Feeding Robot. During periods of frost and snow fall the routes of the Mixing and Feeding Robot outside the barn must be de-iced and cleared of snow.

  • Page 93: Set The Automatic (Barn) Door Control

    Set the Automatic (Barn) Door Continuously Open If the automatic door must be opened continuously, you must first open the door manually. After that the Lely automatic door must be set to manual with the switch. 1. Manually set the automatic door continuously open, see the manual of the supplier of your automatic door.
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  • Page 95: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Preventive Maintenance Schedule Farmer The following table shows the preventive maintenance schedule for the Vector. Preventive maintenance must obey all applicable local regulations. The frequencies of the tasks shown in the table are the minimum frequencies recommended. Table 1. Maintenance...

  • Page 96: Mixing And Feeding Robot

    Mixing and Feeding Robot 6.2.1 Clean the Distributor Preparation 1. Switch off the Mixing and Feeding Robot with the key and remove the key (see page 5-6). Clean 1. Carefully remove all feed remains from the distributor. Close-up 1. Install the inspection cover. 2.

  • Page 97: Install Or Replace Mixer Knives

    Use the Vector stepladder to do this procedure. Preparation 1. Examine the feed at the feed fence and see if it is mixed and cut as well as when the knives where new. If the ration is the same and the mixing time is the same, bad mixed and cut feed could indicate that the knives are dull or worn.
  • Page 98 Mixer with 2 big knives, 3 small Mixer with 3 big knives, 2 small Short feed mixer knives knives Removal 1. If necessary remove the old mixer knife (4) (see figure 39 on page 6-5): 1. Remove the two nuts (2), washers (3) and bolts (5) from the mixer knife (4).
  • Page 99 Figure 39. Install the mixer knives KEY: 1. Mixer knives - 2. Nut - 3. Washer - 4. Mixer knife - 5. Bolt Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 100: Clean The Mixing And Feeding Robot

    Figure 40. Big knife with bushing KEY: 1. Big knife - 2. Bolt, bushing, washer and nut 6.2.6 Clean the Mixing and Feeding Robot Remove the key before you do work in the mixing bin. If the Mixing and Feeding Robot is not switched off it can cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 101: Clean The Position Sensor And Motor Of The Distributor

    3. In the main menu select Test, and enter the password, ask your Lely center which buttons to push. 4. Go to the page Testing motors > Feed door. 5. Push the button to select the direction.

  • Page 102: Examine And Correct The Metal Strips

    4. Push the button to select the direction. 5. Push the button until the feed door is closed. 6. Push pause button (2) (see figure 35 on page 5-7) to release it. Figure 41. Clean the position sensor KEY: 1. Position sensor - 2. Metal arm 6.2.8 Examine and Correct the Metal Strips A metal strip that is not properly attached to the floor and points...

  • Page 103: Examine The Reports In The Mixing And Feeding Robot Software

    3. Read the messages of the last few days. If some messages occur more often than should be expected, try to solve the issue or contact your Lely service technician for advise. Examples are messages concerning batteries or a silo.

  • Page 104: Feed Grabber

    6.3.1 Clean the Feed Height Sensor Do not stare into the beam. Risk of being blinded. Use the Vector stepladder to do this procedure. Preparation 1. Take the Feed Grabber out of operation (see page 5-3). 2. Drive the Feed Grabber to the service location.

  • Page 105: General Feed Kitchen

    Close-up 1. Put the Feed Grabber in operation (see page 5-3). Figure 42. Feed height sensor KEY: 1. Cover - 2. 3D camera or laser General Feed Kitchen 6.4.1 Examine the Stock 1. Examine the stock of all the feed types, roughage, additives and concentrates.

  • Page 106: Clean The Drop Pipe Of The Additives Dispenser(S)

    Clean the IPE profile of the Bridge Crane Preparation 1. Take the Feed Kitchen out of Operation (see page 5-2). 2. Put the Vector step ladder under the IPE profile. Clean 1. Climb on the Vector step ladder. 2. Use a brush to clean the IPE profile, use a wet cloth to clean the master and slave control box.

  • Page 107: Clean The Control Boxes

    Clean the master and slave control box of the Bridge Crane during the procedure Clean the IPE profile (see page 6-12) and use the Lely step ladder. Clean the master and slave control box of the Gantry Crane during the filling procedure of the feed kitchen when it is safe to enter the feed kitchen.
  • Page 108 13.An info screen shows the calibrated gram per puls and time per puls. If “gr/pulse” is zero and a message “calibration failed” is displayed, do the calibration again. If that does not work, ask your Lely technician to do the following: Examine and if necessary correct the connections.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter has a troubleshooting table for the Feed grabber and for the Mixing and Feeding Robot. For problems with grabbing feed due to feed type setting more information can be found in the T4C manual. Examine the Alarms and Reports List Examine 1.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting Table Feed Grabber

    11.If necessary reset the MODalarm (see page 5-11) or the alarm on CRS. A history of the alarms is displayed on the web page of the Vector. If an alarm message is generated on one of the other devices (Feed Grabber, Crane or Mixing and Feeding Robot) you must confirm the alarm on that device.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting Table Mixing And Feeding Robot

    5. Set the power supply switch (3) on the control box in the “On” position. 6. Put the feed kitchen in operation (see page 5-1). Troubleshooting Table Mixing and Feeding Robot 7.3.1 Troubleshooting Table Mixing and Feeding Robot Symptom Possible cause Solution Mixing and Mixing and Feeding Robot is switched...

  • Page 112: Make Sure The Battery Is Charging Correctly

    2. Remove the bolts (1) (see figure 36 on page 5-7) and the skirt piece (2). 3. Look at the charger on the batteries and make sure the orange and green leds are on and not blinking. If necessary call your Lely service technician. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 113: Release A Jammed Mixer

    1. Switch off the Mixing and Feeding Robot with the key (see page 5-6). 2. Use the Vector stepladder and remove the feed from the mixing bin with a pitchfork. 3. Switch on the Mixing and Feeding Robot with the key (see page 5-8).

  • Page 114: Release A Jammed Feed Door

    1. Clean the distributor (see page 6-2). 7.3.5 Release a Jammed Feed Door Do this procedure when the feed door is jammed because feed is stuck. 1. Connect the smartphone (see page 5-8) to the Mixing and Feeding Robot. 2. Select the page Test> Test motors > Feed door motor. 3.

  • Page 115: Pull A Broken Mixing And Feeding Robot Out Of The Way

    Figure 43. Reset button KEY: 1. Reset button 7.3.7 Pull a Broken Mixing and Feeding Robot Out of the Way Switch on the battery of the Mixing and Feeding Robot before you push or pull the Feeding Robot. When the wheels turn, electricity is generated and this must be collected in the batteries, otherwise the PCBs and other electronics will be overloaded and damaged.
  • Page 116 5. Rotate the skirt until the swivel caster is visible. Attach a tow rope (1) (see figure 44 on page 7-8) on the frame of the Mixing and Feeding Robot above the swivel caster, make sure the rope can not damage any sensors. 6.

  • Page 117: Disposal

    Read the safety data sheets of the used lubricants and fluids for correct disposal. All lubricants and fluids must be disposed in compliance with the local rules and regulations. Contact your local authority or local Lely service provider for further details. Disposal...
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  • Page 119 Maintenance scedule ........6-1 Recycle..............8-1 Reset after an alarm........5-10 Safety decals ...........2-10 Signal lights decal ...........2-19 Smartphone requirements ........3-2 T4C and Vector software .........4-11 Torque loading ............2 Tower silo lock instructions .......2-9 Trouble shooting table Feed Grabber....7-2 Trouble shooting table MFR ......7-3 Index...
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