AfiMilk MPC 3 - Additional Output Configurations; Overview of Features

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Unique Setup & Configurations
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Additional Output Configurations
This chapter explains additional functions available with Afimilk MPC. These functions
require additional outputs and therefore additional hardware is used. A new Sub-device
containing extra outputs and input channels - the MPC Extension provides the additional
hardware required for supporting the following functions :
Overview of Features
o Individual Backflush- Backflush is used for cleaning milk residues from the milking
cups between cows. This prevents cross contamination from a sick to healthy
cows. There are two types of backflush systems:
> Group backflush is used in side type parlors (Herringbone, Parallel). This
system is centrally controlled (Backflush controller) to flush all the cups
(liners) between milking loads.
> Individual backflush is used in stall type parlors (rotary, Tandem) for flushing
the cups (liners) after the milking of each cow individually. Individual
backflush is controlled by the Afimilk MPC milk meter.
When individual backflush is set, the cluster is flushed with water and injected air
after cluster removal (only legal removal will initiate backflush).
o Strip – This function is popular in specific regions. Strip is actually a mechanism
that pulls the claw downwards at the last phase of milking to trigger higher milk
letdown. Afimilk MPC may be configured to control such mechanism to “Strip”
cows when milk flow at the end of milking decreases.
o Milk Diversion - In specific situations, mainly where high quality milk has much
higher value (Specific cheese production) a secondary milk line system and tank
are installed to contain lower quality milk. This allows the producer to collect high
quality milk for cheese manufacturers and the rest of the milk for fluid milk
consumption. Afimilk MPC may be configured to control milking point valves, thus
diverting milk in accordance to quality (Based on codes assignment).
o Milk Classification – Channeling milk with higher coagulation properties into a
bulk tank, separated from the raw and yogurt milk allow higher cheese yield and
much more efficient cheese production (See AfiMilk MCS services)
o Rotary parlor Retention Bar and automatic Teat spray – for minimizing the
number of milkers in rotary parlors, AfiFarm5 end of rotation sequence may be
configured to automatically decide which cow requires additional time for milking
and lock her in the milking point using retention bar installed at each stall.