Commissioning 35
• Set the parameters for the procedure for discharging the mixer and for the overrun (see
4.6.3.5 "Mixer draining" - 48).
3.19 Drain time station parameters
In the Feed menu, you can define the drink-out time for each feed station. The drain time starts
when the rod electrode becomes free for the last portion and ends when the feeding box valve
concerned closes (see 4.6.4 "Drain time station parameters" - 49).
If calves do not finish drinking the contents of the mixer beaker within the standard setting for
drain time, the drain time can be extended.
3.20 Function keys
The hand terminal has two freely programmable function keys and . They define which
functionality or which menu will be called up when the respective function key is pressed (see
4.6.5 "Function keys" - 50).
3.21 Animal list
By default the key is assigned the animal list (see 4.6.6 "Animal list" - 50).
Here is how you define which parameters are displayed in the two columns of the animal
list:
1. Navigate via > Device data to the Animal list sub-menu.
2. In Column 1 or Column 2, select by using and to choose the parameter. You can
choose between Feed consumption in liters (today or yesterday), Drinking speed in %,
Animal visits and Break-offs.
3.22 Checking components
In the Diagnostics menu, check all components that are subject to calibration. This check is
necessary in order to perform calibration (see 9.5 "Diagnosis" - 108).
3.23 Calibrating feed components
You must calibrate the feed components first so that they are mixed in the right proportion (see
6. "Calibration" - 71).
3.24 Checking or setting cleaning settings
Check the settings for temperature of the cleaning water, cleaning agent amount and teat clean-
ing and, if necessary, set them. (see the Cleaning > Settings chapter in the operator's manual
for the automatic feeder).
To Next Page
Loading...