Boumatic 5450 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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chavezdanielleAug 13, 2025
How to troubleshoot Boumatic 5450 detacher that does not power up?
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  Jennifer WashingtonAug 13, 2025
  If your Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher isn't powering up, several issues could be the cause. First, check the voltage at the stallcock, the power supply output, and the power supply input to ensure the detacher and/or power supply are getting 24 VDC power. Also, check fuses or circuit breakers in the AC power panel, correct any issues, and inspect the power supply and detacher for shorted parts. Then, check the voltage at the power connection on the electronic board. If the issue persists, the detacher circuit board may be defective and require replacement.
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Lori RichardsAug 17, 2025
What to do if vacuum to the claw does not shut off on Boumatic Farm Equipment?
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  Erin CarlsonAug 17, 2025
  If the vacuum to the claw on your Boumatic Farm Equipment doesn't shut off, start by verifying that the detacher is receiving vacuum from the stallcock and check for any plugged vacuum hoses. Next, check that the vacuum shutoff solenoid LED on the circuit board turns on after pressing the Detach key and verify the solenoid connection. If these steps don't resolve the issue, the solenoid may need replacement. Additionally, inspect the diaphragm in the pinchoff assembly for holes and replace it if necessary, and ensure the pinchoff hose isn't too stiff. As a last resort, the detacher circuit board might be defective and require replacement.
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William ButlerAug 20, 2025
Why Boumatic 5450 detacher will not retract?
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  Brandon JohnstonAug 21, 2025
  If your Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher won't retract, consider these potential causes: * The detacher may be in manual mode. Press the Auto/Manual key to verify that the Status Indicator changes color and the Hand on the LCD display turns on and off. * The detach solenoid is not turning on. Remove and clean the solenoid plunger and seat, and verify the solenoid connection before considering replacement. * Dirty sensors can prevent retraction, so clean them. * If the issue persists, the keypad or the circuit board may be defective and need replacement.
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Bruce HarrisonAug 25, 2025
How to fix Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher that retracts too early?
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  Darlene MontgomeryAug 25, 2025
  If your Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher is retracting too early, it might be due to the flow sensor not properly sensing milk flow. Check for mineral and protein buildup in the flow sensor and clean if needed. Also, ensure the connector is properly plugged into the electronic board. Another cause could be an incorrectly set milk sensor adjustment or takeoff delay, so verify the sensor resistance setting.
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Tony SinghAug 28, 2025
What to do if Boumatic 5450 Farm Equipment detacher will not attach?
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  Logan CrawfordAug 29, 2025
  If your Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher won't attach, it could be due to several reasons. First, the detach solenoid might not be shutting off; verify its connection, and try removing and cleaning the solenoid plunger end seat, being careful not to damage the valve seat, or replace the solenoid. Also, ensure the detacher keypad is connected to the detacher circuit board. If problems persist, the keypad or circuit board may be defective, requiring replacement.
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martinamandaSep 1, 2025
Why Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher does not retract early enough?
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  camacholisaSep 1, 2025
  If your Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher isn't retracting early enough, it might be because the detacher is in manual mode; press the Auto/Manual button for automatic operation. Also, the takeoff delay might be incorrectly set, so check the takeoff delay setting. Dirty sensor rings can also cause this issue, so clean the rings and verify the sensor resistance setting.
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Jonathan BellSep 5, 2025
What to do if Boumatic Farm Equipment powers up in attached mode?
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  James BakerSep 5, 2025
  If your Boumatic Farm Equipment detacher powers up in the attached mode, it could be because the Attach key was pressed during power up; disconnect and reconnect power to the detacher to verify this. If the issue persists, the detacher keypad or circuit board might be defective and need replacement.
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Lindsay RobinsonSep 8, 2025
Why is the status indicator not flashing green on Boumatic 5450?
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  Kristi YoungSep 8, 2025
  If the Status Indicator on your Boumatic Farm Equipment isn't flashing green when there's no milk flow, the sensor might be dirty, causing the detacher to sense milk; clean the sensor. If the problem continues, the keypad or circuit board may be defective and require replacement.