AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 54
Chapter
7
First Time Operation
AfiMilk MPC Parameters of Milking Functions
Afimilk MPC controls milking point apparatus such as cluster removal piston, vacuum valve
and pulsation thus controlling the entire milking process. Milking parameters are the
definitions for controlling the operation of the milking point. Note that once the default
set of parameters have been loaded, all milk meter functions are operational and only
specific adjustments may be required to adopt local needs. This section describes how
parameter works and the way to set them up.
Afimilk MPC incorporates 4 outputs for controlling selected devices. Additional functions
may be controlled via an additional MPC Extender unit. This chapter describes the most
common configuration for controlling the following apparatus:
o Automatic Cluster Removal
o Vacuum shut off valve
o Pulsation (two outputs)
Automatic Cluster Removal (ACR)
Milking is stopped automatically by Afimilk MPC when milk flow has slowed enough (or
stopped altogether at kick off). Automatic Cluster Removal process involves retraction of
the milking cluster, shutting off vacuum and stopping pulsation.
ACR Activation
The ACR piston and vacuum shut-off valve are both operated by solenoids installed at each
milking point. These solenoids are operated by Afimilk MPC control box via its main cable
connections as illustrated in the wiring chapter. This chapter describes the functional
parameters responsible for the ACR process.
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