Operating Instructions; Directions For Connecting The Shuttle Sampling Device; Preconditions; Settings For Milk Sampling - LELY Shuttle Operator's Manual

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Operating Instructions

5.1

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.
5.2

Preconditions

Precondition for taking successfully a milk sample:
A milking must be successful.
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• The previous milking of the cow has to be successful if it is within the first 12 hours of sampling.
• There must be a period of 4 hours between the previous and the current milking to be allowed to take
a sample.
Minimum of 5 kg (11.02 lb) milk yield is required.
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• A colostrum cow is not sampled.
5.3

Settings for Milk Sampling

5.3.1

Settings in T4C

5.3.1.1

Explanation of the Sampling Settings in T4C Your Guide

1. In T4C go to Your Guide.
2. In Your Guide go to tab Home.
3. In the field Lely T4C select Settings.
4. In the content tree select Settings > Milking > General Milking.
Understand the explanation at Sampling Method.
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Understand the explanation at Optimal Sampling Period.
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5. In the content tree select Settings > Milking > Post milking.
Understand the explanation at Sampling (Yes/No).
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5.3.1.2

Set the Sampling Settings in T4C

Please refer to the T4C Operator Manual for detailed information.
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