AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 48
Chapter
6
Laying Cables and Connecting Wires
Afimilk Cable Braids Offerings
As illustrated, a single, branched, communication
cable is connected to all connection boxes on a
parlor side. In addition, a single, branched power
cable is connected to all connection boxes on each
side of the parlor. Afimilk offers Pre Made cable
braids for minimizing on-site installation labor. Pre-
made cable braids incorporate molded pigtail
connections (ultimate connection protection) for
various distance options between stalls. These cable
braids are supplied in drums for 100 stalls.
100 Milking Points Power Cable Braid
This cable braid includes extension tails for supplying power to each milking point. Tail
length is 50 cm. Three variations (distances between stalls) are available:
o PN - 5200000-40 – 40cm (15.75") between stalls (Rotary Parlors)
o PN - 5200000-75– 75cm (29.53") between stalls (Parallel Parlors)
o PN - 5200000-115– 115cm (45.28") between stalls (Herringbone Parlors)
100 Milking Points Communication Cable Braid
This cable braid includes extension tails to connect the milk meter communication. The
same three variations (distances between stalls) are available:
o PN - 4097323-40 - 40cm (15.75") between stalls
o PN - 4097323-75 - 75cm (29.53") between stalls
o PN - 4097323-115 - 115cm (45.28") between stalls
Communication Cable Extension
An extension cable (P/N 4097324 ordered per length) can be used to extend the
branched communication cable, in the parlor, to the computer, in the office.