Nedap SmartFlow / Installation manual
Version 01.001 / 2021 / EN
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Dairy Farming
1. Configure the VP8002 VPU as described in the VP8002 Installation Manual (see Additional documentation
(page 12)).
When multiple VPUs are used in the system, configure one VPU as the main VPU and the other VPUs as
secondary VPUs (see VP8002 Installation Manual).
2. Configure the VP4102 reader as described in the VP4102 Installation Manual (see Additional documentation
(page 12)).
When multiple VP4102 readers are used in the system, make sure that each VP4102 reader has a unique
logic address (see VP4102 Installation Manual).
4.2 Configure the Velos software
Before the SmartFlow milk meters are configured, make sure that the VP8002 VPU and VP4102 UHF
reader(s) are configured (see Configure the VP8002 VPU and VP4102 reader (page 27)).
Install the Behavior Component
Since some components of the SmartFlow system are also used in other systems (for example the VP4102 UHF
reader that is also used in CowControl and Cow Locating systems), all components must function as part of the
SmartFlow system. Therefore the Behavior Component 'Smartflow receiver' must be installed. The Behavior
Component determines the correct function of the components. Install one Behavior Component per milking
parlor.
1. In Velos, go to Settings > System > Behavior components.
2. Click on Add behavior component.
3. In the field Type:
a. Select Smartflow receiver.
b. Fill in a name for the Behavior Component (BC).
c. Click on Next.
4. Select the correct V-pack for the BC.
5. Click on Submit to install the BC.
Couple the Floats to the milking points
After the first time installation and when Floats are replaced, the Floats must be coupled In Velos to the milking
points.
1. In Velos, go to Settings > Milking > Smartflow settings.
2. Select the correct parlor configuration.
3. Go to the tab SmartFloat address:
a. In the column Address, select the correct Float numbers that correspond with the milking points you
wrote down during installing the Floats.
b. Click on Submit.
4.3 Zero Point test
The Zero Point test is a static measurement that measures the raw sensor height of a Float in a known setting.
The Zero Point test is carried out at installation of the SmartFlow or after changing the Float. Furthermore, the
Zero Point test can be done at the annual validation check.
Start the zero-point test:
1. In Velos, go to Settings > Milking > Smartflow settings.
2. Select the milking parlor.
3. Go to the tab Zero Point Test.
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