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- Page 1 Afi-lite Plus Milk Meter (Product number 4098999) User Manual Kibbutz Afikim, 15148, ISRAEL +972-4-675-4811 +972-4-675-1862 market@afimilk.co.il http www.afimilk.co.il February 27, 2003 This manual P/N 9040310...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview ................. 1 Chapter 2: The Milk Meter Control Box ..........3 Key functions..................8 Operating the Afi-lite Milk Meter............5 Milking with Afi-lite milk meters ............5 Cow and Milk Information Accessible from Afi-lite ......11 Milking Codes and Messages.............. - Page 4 Afi-lite User Manual P/N 9040310...
- Page 5 Updates to the Afi-lite Plus user manual Plus Through out this manual, the term Afilite milk meter refers to the Af-lite milk meter. This table is a list of updates inserted into this manual. Page Subject of update Date of update...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Overview
Controls Automatic Cluster Removal (ACR). • Displays cow information. • Alerts milkers to health and milking irregularities. The S.A.E. Afikim Afi-lite milk meter is made up of two units: • The Afi-lite control box. • The Afi flo milk meter body. - Page 8 Afi-lite User Manual P/N 9040310...
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Page 9: Chapter 2: The Milk Meter Control Box
Chapter 2: The Milk Meter Control Box This chapter describes operation of the Afi-lite milk meter control box. The Afi-lite milk meter control box February 27, 2003 Afi-lite User Manual... -
Page 10: Key Functions
Key functions The keys, and their functions, are described below. At the press of each key side lights glow on the sides of the control box, to verify contact. The Start key: Press this key to start milking. Press the start key twice rapidly when: The cow at the milking point is not identified. -
Page 11: Operating The Afi-Lite Milk Meter
Operating the Afi-lite Milk Meter This section contains instructions on the milking process and on displaying cow information. Milking with Afi-lite Milk Meters 1. Turn on the milk meters. appears. ( indicates pulsation.) Then for several seconds the identification number of each milking point appears: (for example ), followed by... - Page 12 5. To start milking, press the key. This starts the vacuum and releases the cluster. If a code is assigned to the cow: a. Make the necessary preparations as required by the code. b. Press (twice rapidly) to start milking. Stimulation The default setting is without stimulation pulsation: •...
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Page 13: Cow And Milk Information Accessible From Afi-Lite
Cow and Milk Information Accessible from Afi-lite Important information on each cow and her milk can be read from the Afi-lite milk meter, where the cow is identified. Identification Information Cow Number: Press to see the number of the cow identified at the milking point. - Page 14 Milk Flow Rate (average): Press to see the average milk flow rate of the cow being milked. Milking Time (“claw on” time): Press to see the milking time of the cow at the milking point. Calender Information Days after Heat: Press simultaneously to see the number of days that have passed since the cows last heat...
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Page 15: Milking Codes And Messages
Messages, Milking Codes and Alerts Milking codes, and messages are a means of communication between milkers and the computer. Messages are sent by milkers from a milk meter to the computer. Messages are explained on page 12. Milking codes are sent from the computer to a milk meter. - Page 16 Codes 5, and 8 – Afi-lite Alerts Of the eight “milking codes” (1-8), most codes can be used to determine situations as determined by the herd manager. Two codes 5 and 8, are predetermined in AfiFarm as alerts in specific situations. Code 5 designates a dry cow.
- Page 17 Display of Milking Codes and Alerts Codes: Display of Code Code Situation that Before During After Cluster Code Num- Milking Milking Removal Designates Code alternates with cow # Code alternates with yield Codes 4-8, LEDs flash. and LEDs flash. Variable - as determined herd manager Variable -...
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Page 18: Messages
Messages Messages can be sent from an Af-lite milk meter to the computer. A message can be sent to the computer database, to make a notation on a cow, and is seen at the computer, when reviewing reports. One message per cow can be sent, per milking. A message is first entered into the milk meter. - Page 19 Example A: To send a message to the computer that cow 1299 is limping (if the number 34 is designated as the message for “limping cow”): At the milk meter where cow 1299 is identified, press: and then press The message is entered into the milk meter. When the exit gate is opened, the message is loaded into the computer and assigned to cow 1299.
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- Page 21 Chapter 3: Setting Afi-lite Parameters Parameters are variables that must be given a value, for the execution of a program. Some parameters in the Afi-lite software control cluster removal functions. Another parameter defines the milk meter identification number of each milk meter. This chapter describes how to set cluster removal and milk meter ID parameters.
- Page 22 Automatic Cluster Removal (ACR) Parameters The Afi-lite milk meter detects when the milk flow rate from the cow has slowed enough to stop milking, then it removes the cluster. ACR Parameters Four parameters are involved in determining when the cluster is removed determines the minimum amount of time the cluster is attached.
- Page 23 Changing Values of Cluster Removal Parameters To change the values of cluster removal time spans, proceed as follows for each parameter, at each milk meter: 1. Enter programming mode: Press simultaneously. alternate on the display. 4. Type the new 5. Enter the Navigate to respective Navigate to desired “family”...
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Page 25: Chapter 3: Cleaning Routine
Chapter 3: Cleaning Routine This chapter describes general cleaning guidelines, warnings, and recommendations. Warnings • Always comply strictly with the instructions of the chemical manufacturers! Failure to comply with the instructions can cause injury and damage to equipment. • Use gloves and protective goggles when working with chemical detergents. -
Page 26: General Instructions
General Instructions The cleaning cycle of the AfiFlo milk meter body is executed in the same manner as any standard milking system cleaning cycle. The following conditions must be fulfilled in every cleaning cycle. • The vacuum pump operates throughout the cleaning cycle. A temporary halt in vacuum while the sink is being filled can cause milk and cleaning fluid to penetrate outwardly into the grooves of the gaskets. -
Page 27: Cleaning Cycle
Cleaning Cycle There are various cleaning systems and procedures in use in milking parlors. Nevertheless, the following rules must be followed for all the procedures and detergents in use. Detergent Wash 1. Initial cleaning in an open circuit, to rinse out residual milk: Use luke-warm water that is emptied in the drain, until the water becomes clear. -
Page 28: Acid Wash
Acid Wash Do this acid wash once a week, or more frequently, where necessary. This acid wash is not in place of the daily cleaning routine. (There are some cleaning solutions available that remove both milk residues and hard water salts.) 1. -
Page 29: Chapter 4: Milk Meter Body And Fat Sampler
Chapter 4: Milk Meter Body and Fat Sampler This chapter contains information about: • The basic structure and components of the AfiFlo milk meter body. • Silicone and rubber component replacement. • The fat sampler. February 27, 2003 Afi-lite User Manual... -
Page 30: The Milk Meter Body, Structure And Components
The Milk Meter Body, Structure and Components Milk inlet Electrode Electrode Electrode Valve Silicon Diaphragm Milk Outlet Upper Clasp Upper Cover and Milk Inlet Upper Gasket Mid Section Lower Cover and Milk Outlet Lower Gasket Bottom Clasp Solenoid Valve Afi-lite User Manual P/N 9040310... -
Page 31: Silicone And Rubber Component Replacement
The AfiFo milk meter body is a plastic container made up of three main parts: • The Upper Cover and Inlet Port: Milk enters the main chamber through the inlet port. • The Main Chamber: Milk fills the mid section while the valve is closed (in upper position). - Page 32 Partial Parts List of Afi-lite Plus: Standard Cable length option Longer body cables, Longer body cables cable lengths Longer Afi-lite cable Item Part Number 4098999 4098999AC 4098999CC Afi-lite control box, packaged 4097950 4097950 4097950c (3.5 M cable) Afi-lite control box ass,y 4097900 4097900 4097900...
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Page 34: The Fat Sampler
The Fat Sampler International dairy authorities, as well as most local dairy authorities, require the sampling of milk during the milking process. Mounting a fat sampler enables the dairy to comply with these regulations. Mounting the Fat Sampler The fat sampler is mounted between the outlet port and the elbow joint to the milk line. -
Page 35: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The Afi-lite milk meter is equipped with alerts to advise milkers of problematic situations. There are two kinds of alerts: • Premature cluster removal alerts. • Operational fault alerts (error alerts). Premature Cluster Removal Alert A cluster can become detached before the end of milking. Premature cluster removal is indicated by a flashing display of milk yield. - Page 36 Output #2: Solenoid that controls removal device Output #3: Solenoid that controls vacuum shut-off to cluster Output #7: Solenoid that controls front pulsator Output #8: Solenoid that controls rear pulsator Error Alert This alert indicates that the milk valve has been in the open position for an abnormally long time, and may be stuck in that position.
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Page 37: Index
Index alerts power supply premature cluster removal, 29 excess load, 22 back-flush assembly, 25 single vacuum shut-off valve, 25 stall identification number checking, 15 editing, 15 fat sampler, 25 arrow on head of, 28 mounting, 28 troubleshooting, 30 milking point identification number, February 27, 2003 Afi-lite User Manual...