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Lely Shuttle
Sampling Device
Operator Manual
EN - English Original
5.1501.8502.0 A
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Lely Industries N.V.
www.lely.com

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  • Page 1 Lely Shuttle Sampling Device Operator Manual EN - English Original 5.1501.8502.0 A Lely Industries N.V. www.lely.com...
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  • Page 3: Trademarks, Copyright And Disclaimer

    No part of this publication may be copied or published by means of printing, photocopying, microfilm or any other process whatsoever without prior permission in writing by Lely Holding B.V. 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.
  • Page 4 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re INTENTIONALLY BLANK Trademarks, Copyright and Disclaimer...
  • 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) 2020/07 New release. 2022/09 UKCA declaration of conformity added. 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

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re We suggest that you complete the table below with the type and serial numbers of your machine. This makes sure that you can easily find the information. Type number Serial number Figure 2.
  • Page 9 Technician Training All the technicians certified by Lely Industries have completed an approved training program, and passed written and practical examinations during and at the end of the training program. The training is given by...
  • Page 10 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re INTENTIONALLY BLANK Preface...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ................5-1 Directions for Connecting the Shuttle Sampling Device .
  • Page 12 ............. . . 5-15 5.5.2 Remove the Sampling Rack with Sampling Bottles from the Shuttle ....5-16 5.5.3...

  • Page 13: The Lely Shuttle Sampling Device

    The Lely Shuttle Sampling Device The Lely Shuttle The Lely Shuttle sampling device is a device that automatically takes milk samples during milking with the Lely Astronaut milking robot. The shuttle contains a rack with sampling bottles. The Lely Astronaut Milking Robot control system keeps records on the number of the sampling vessel in the rack and the cow's identity.
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  • Page 15: Safety

    SAFETY information in this manual. This manual will guide you step by step in the use of the Shuttle sampling device in your daily work, and make you aware of all the necessary measures for its safe operation.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Safety

    Always keep the cover closed during operation. • The Shuttle milk sampling device may be used solely for the purpose for which it was designed. • Completely shut off the air supply before doing any servicing, maintenance, adjustment, repair, or •...
  • Page 17 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Notice Is used to address practices not related to physical injury e.g. property damage. Indicates information that may help the reader, but not hazard related. Safety...
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  • Page 19: Specifications

    Weight: 22 kg (48 lb). • Compressed Air Supply The Shuttle sampling device must be connected by means of an air hose to a compressed air valve (3/2 • valve) controlled by the automatic milking system. This compressed air valve must deliver a pressure of between 6 to 8 bar (87.02 to 116.03 psi).
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  • Page 21: Description And Operation

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Description and Operation Component Description 4.1.1 Component Description The sampling device (see figure 3 on page 4-1) has the following main parts: Cover. • Frame + Serrated frame + Spirit level. •...

  • Page 22: Spoon

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 4.1.2 Spoon Figure 4. Spoon KEY: 1. Swivel - 2. Seal - 3. Float chamber - 4. Valve - 5. Tube connection piece Options for float chamber volume: • 10 ml (0.34 oz).

  • Page 23: Sample Rack (Optional)

    The Shuttle sampling device can be used with sample rack for 40 and 60 sample bottles. The sample rack is suitable for taking samples of 10 ml (0.34 oz), 18 ml (0.61 oz), 30 ml (1.01 oz) and 50 ml (1.69 oz) (intermediate volumes can be set).

  • Page 24: Recording Milk Yield And Sample Details

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re To be sure of correct sampling, it is essential that the milking of all cows takes place smoothly, i.g. without interruptions either before or after the samples are taken. 4.2.2 Recording Milk Yield and Sample Details Details of the sampled milk must be recorded, otherwise the samples will be untraceable.

  • Page 25: Print-Out Sample Details

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 4.2.2.1 Print-out Sample Details Figure 6. Example of Milk Sampling (T4C ) Description and Operation...
  • Page 26 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Figure 7. Example of Milk Sampling Attention (T4C ) Description and Operation...

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Directions for Connecting the Shuttle Sampling Device The Shuttle sampling device may be connected to any automatic milking system, provided the system meets a number of preconditions. The following directions include the preconditions for correct sampling using the Shuttle milk sampling device.

  • Page 28: Settings For Sampling With The Astronaut Milking Robot

    Astronaut A3/A4 E-Link Settings On the E-Link select: Tab Settings > Settings > Milk procedure > Milk sampling. The number of sample bottles that can be installed in the Shuttle is model and country- dependant. Select at Rack type (max. nr. of bottles): Button Edit.

  • Page 29: Astronaut A5 E-Link Settings

    The Fill time sample bottle (Shuttle) should be adjusted so that the spoon does not overflow. The Fill time sample bottle (Shuttle) for a spoon with 10 ml (0.34 oz) is shorter than for a 50 ml (0.34 oz) spoon.
  • Page 30 The number of sample bottles that can be installed in the Shuttle is model and country- dependant. Select at Rack type (max. nr. of bottles) the applicable number of sample bottles.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Shuttle Sampling Device

    Set at Fill time sample bottle (Shuttle) the fill time of the sample bottle. Set the value with the keypad or use the button to lower or to raise the value.

  • Page 32: Prepare The Shuttle

    Position and Level the Shuttle Moving robot arm. Risk of being hit by the robot arm. Make sure to place the Shuttle outside the range of movement of the robot arm and the 6–fold milk tube. Risk of personal injury.

  • Page 33: Sample Rack

    5.4.1.2 Sample Rack Install the Sample rack and Place the Sample Bottles Slide out the tray (2) from the Shuttle (see figure 9 on page 5-7). Figure 9. Sample rack KEY: 1. Sample rack - 2. Tray...
  • Page 34 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Filling sequence of sample bottles Rack with 40 or 60 Sample Bottles (optional) Figure 11. Rack with 60 sample bottles KEY: 1. Rack Start position Below left Number of the 1st bottle Number of steps/sample Operating Instructions...

  • Page 35: Place The Spoon At The Start Position

    Button to open the quick launch buttons bar. Button In the field Sampling device - Use shuttle, button Yes. Select button Next. Connect the Sampling Tube to the Milk Jar On the E-Link select in the field Valve sampling button Open.
  • Page 36 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re If necessary, take the sampling cylinder (1) (see figure 13 on page 5-10) from the bracket and put it below the milk jar. 9-9600-1854-0 Figure 13. Sampling cylinder Put the milk tube (2) (see figure 14 on page 5-10) through the hole (1) (Approximately 50 cm (19.7 in)) or.

  • Page 37: Astronaut A5

    KEY: 1. Elbow - 2. Plug - 3. Nipple - 4. Tube (compressed air to Shuttle) - 5. Milk tube (to Shuttle) - 6. Sampling cylinder Install the milk tube (5) to the elbow (1) (see figure 16 on page 5-11).
  • Page 38 Figure 17. Put the milk tube through the hole of the sampling cylinder KEY: 1. Elbow - 2. Plug - 3. Sampling cylinder - 4. Tube (compressed air to Shuttle) - 5. Milk tube (to Shuttle) - 6. Nipple 5-12...

  • Page 39: Ending Milk Sampling

    Select button Next. Figure 18. Install the milk tube to the elbow KEY: 1. Elbow - 2. Plug - 3. Sampling cylinder - 4. Tube (compressed air to Shuttle) - 5. Milk tube (to Shuttle) - 6. Nipple Ending Milk Sampling Sampling can be completed when sufficient samples have been taken.
  • Page 40 KEY: 1. Elbow - 2. Plug - 3. Nipple - 4. Tube (compressed air to Shuttle) - 5. Milk tube (to Shuttle) - 6. Sampling cylinder If necessary, install the sampling cylinder (1) to the bracket (see figure 20 on page 5-14).

  • Page 41: Astronaut A5

    Figure 21. Put the milk tube through the hole of the sampling cylinder KEY: 1. Elbow - 2. Plug - 3. Sampling cylinder - 4. Tube (compressed air to Shuttle) - 5. Milk tube (to Shuttle) - 6. Nipple The tab Sampling will disappear.

  • Page 42: Remove The Sampling Rack With Sampling Bottles From The Shuttle

    5.5.2 Remove the Sampling Rack with Sampling Bottles from the Shuttle Slide out the tray (1) from the Shuttle (see figure 22 on page 5-16). Remove the sample rack with filled sample bottles (2) from the tray (1).

  • Page 43: Display Device Indications In T4C

    • Shuttle connected. • New rack Shuttle (racknr. X). • ind. 99: Sample rack almost full (racknr. X). The Indication is generated when the number of bottles entered in No. of empty bottles for alarm is left. The value 0 •...

  • Page 44: Export Milk Sampling Data To A File In T4C

    in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re 5.5.3.3 Export Milk Sampling Data to a File in T4C In T4C go to: Data Export > Milksampling Export. Click on the Export Type. Fill out the form. Click on the button Export, or on Send Email if you want to send the file by email. 5.5.4 Calculate the 24h Milk Yield The total milk yield in 24 h is calculated with the formula:...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Maintenance Regular maintenance of the Shuttle is essential in order for it be completely safe and reliable in use. If the Shuttle sampling device is used by multiple users, it is strongly recommended to agree with one another as to how and when maintenance will be performed.

  • Page 46: Preparation

    Remove the cover (1) (see figure 25 on page 6-2). Slide out the tray (3) with the sample rack (4). Close the bottles. Figure 25. Shuttle KEY: 1. Cover - 2. Spoon - 3. Tray - 4. Sample rack - 5. Frame - 6. Syringe Remove the spoon (1) from the frame (2) (see figure 26 on page 6-2).
  • Page 47 (6) with the aid of the syringe. Replace the tube (5) and/or nipple (6) if it is not clean after flushing. Figure 28. Clean the Shuttle Allow the entire unit to dry thoroughly. KEY: 1. Spoon - 2. Frame - 3. Tube (to spoon) - 4. Tube connection piece - 5.

  • Page 48: Close-Up

    Connect tube (3) from the connection piece (4) (see figure 30 on page 6-4). Place the spoon (1) onto the Shuttle. Figure 30. Place the spoon KEY: 1. Spoon - 2. Frame - 3. Tube (to spoon) - 4. Tube connection piece - 5.

  • Page 49: Examine The Pneumatic Cylinders

    (87.02 to 116.03 psi). Examine if the three pneumatic cylinders (2) in the unit works properly (see figure 32 on page 6- Connect the shuttle to the pressurized air system (1). Apply the pressurized air to the shuttle. Examine if the three pneumatic cylinders (2) extend and retract correctly.

  • Page 50: Examine The Spoon

    KEY: 1. Swivel - 2. Seal - 3. Float chamber - 4. Valve - 5. O- ring (2x) - 6. Tube connection piece - 7. Tube - 8. Roller 6.2.4 Examine if the Float Chamber Contains the Correct Volume Remove the spoon assembly from the Shuttle and hang it on a hook. Maintenance...
  • Page 51 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Make sure the spoon assembly (Swivel (1) and float chamber (3)) are screwed together hand- tight (see figure 35 on page 6-7). Fill the float chamber (3) with water. Suck the excess water from the float chamber (3) via the tube connection piece (6) using your mouth or a syringe.
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  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Filling time too short. • Change the filling time. • Shuttle sampling device installed too high. • Place the Shuttle sampling device on the • control room floor. Filler pipe too long. • Modify the volume of sample taken (see •...
  • Page 54 in n o vato rs in ag ric u ltu re Problem Possible cause Examine if the serrated frame is straight • (see Examine the Serrated Frame). • The spoon is overfilled; milk is overflowing the spoon. Examine the period of milk delivery during •...

  • Page 55: Disposal

    Lubricants and fluids must be disposed correctly to prevent pollution of the environment. 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 57: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Lely Shuttle 5.1501.00xx.x Machinery directive 2006/42/EC Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU EN-ISO 12100:2010 EN 349:1993+A1:2008 EN 60204-1:2006/AC:2010 10-1-2017 Declaration of Conformity 5.1501.8501.9...

  • Page 58: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    UKCA Declaration of Conformity Lely Shuttle 5.1501.00xx.x Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (UK) Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (UK) EN-ISO 12100:2010 EN 349:1993+A1:2008 EN 60204-1:2006/AC:2010 09-Dec-21 5.1501.8501.9 Declaration of Conformity...
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