LELY ASTRONAUT User Manual

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M-HE.002.1003
4.8 MILK DELIVERY LINE AND TANK AREA.......................................................................... 4-23
4.8.1 Milk delivery line ............................................................................................... 4-23
4.9 ALARM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 4-24
4.10 CRS+ SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................4-26
5 OPERATING THE MILKING ROBOT ................................................................... 5-1
5.1 MINIMUM COW REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Cow dimensions ............................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Udder and tail shaving...................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 FIRST MILKING.................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2.1 Entry of cow data in the computer.................................................................... 5-2
5.2.2 Attachment of cow responder/respactor........................................................... 5-3
5.2.3 Habituation ....................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.4 Leading the cow into the box............................................................................ 5-3
5.2.5 First time in the box .......................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.6 Future milkings ................................................................................................. 5-6
5.3 MILKING ............................................................................................................................. 5-7
5.3.1 Milking session ................................................................................................. 5-7
5.3.2 Interruption of milking ....................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.3 Colostrum (X-pert system) ............................................................................... 5-10
5.3.4 Other milk separations (X-pert system)............................................................ 5-10
5.3.5 Colostrum (T4C farm management)................................................................. 5-11
5.3.6 Other milk separations (T4C farm management) ............................................. 5-12
5.3.7 M4USE separation arm (optional) .................................................................... 5-13
5.4 CLEANING ......................................................................................................................... 5-15
5.4.1 Short rinsing ..................................................................................................... 5-15
5.4.2 Main cleaning ................................................................................................... 5-15
5.4.3 Manual start-up of cleaning .............................................................................. 5-15
5.4.4 Cleaning of separation tube (where fitted) ....................................................... 5-16
5.4.5 Cleaning of static TDS (Teat Detection System).............................................. 5-16
5.4.6 Outside cleaning of installation......................................................................... 5-16
5.5 ATTENTION LIST CHECK ................................................................................................. 5-17
5.6 HANDLING ALARMS ......................................................................................................... 5-19
6 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 6-1
6.1 SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1.1 Fluids and lubricants ........................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................6-1
6.2.1 Daily maintenance............................................................................................ 6-1
6.2.2 Weekly maintenance ........................................................................................ 6-8
6.2.3 Monthly maintenance ....................................................................................... 6-10
6.2.4 Yearly maintenance.......................................................................................... 6-13
7 FAILURES............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 FAILURE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.1 Cow is not identified ......................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Cow does not qualify ........................................................................................ 7-2
7.1.3 Repetition of failed milkings.............................................................................. 7-2
7.1.4 The cow remains in the box too long................................................................ 7-3
7.1.5 Teat cups are connected incorrectly ................................................................ 7-3
7.1.6 Cow is not milked correctly............................................................................... 7-3
7.1.7 Milk receiver jar is not pumped empty.............................................................. 7-4
7.1.8 Teats are not detected by the TDS/laser system ............................................. 7-4
7.1.9 Teats are not sprayed ...................................................................................... 7-4

LELY ASTRONAUT Specifications

General

Type	Automatic Milking System
Manufacturer	Lely
Model	Astronaut
Milk Yield Recording	Yes
Cleaning System	Automatic
Energy Consumption	Varies depending on model and usage
Weight	Varies depending on model
Dimensions	Varies depending on model
Software	LELY T4C
User Interface	Touchscreen
Connectivity	Ethernet
Milking Capacity	60-70 cows