• Output power: 10 W MAX.
5.1.1. Installation and Start Up
Caution: Please observe all safety instructions concerning electrical
devices and installations.
Note:
Following correct installation of the smaXtec Base Station including the smaXtec
Repeater as required (see Quickstart Guide and in this Chapter 5.2 in this User
Manual), measurement data is automatically read out from the smaXtec Sensors
whenever the cows are in range (read-out range is 10 – 30 meters/ 32 - 96 feet).
Warning: If the smaXtec Base Station is mounted in the cow shed it is
recommended that you use a special network cable to ensure proper
functionality in conditions typically found in the cow shed (waterproofness
of the smaXtec Base Station). This cable is available from smaXtec or
from your distributor in the lengths 5/10/20 m (16/32/65 ft). It is, however, also
possible to connect the smaXtec Base Station to your network with a standard
network cable if the smaXtec Base Station is not located in the wet area/outdoor area
of the cow shed.
The most important steps for successful installation of the smaXtec Base Station are
described below:
1. Before mounting the smaXtec Base Station – Activation of the smaXtec
Base Station
Activation in smaXtec Messenger – menu item “Add devices”: device activation is
required so that the device can be correctly assigned to a user and used in smaXtec
Messenger.
2. Choose the most suitable location for the smaXtec Base Station
Before mounting the smaXtec Base Station, please select the most suitable location
as described in the Quickstart Guide. The following points must be observed and
implemented:
• Suitable position: Waiting area, milking area, feeding stations, massage
brushes (areas where the cows tend to spend more time)
• Power and Ethernet connection or mobile communications reception required
using the optional GSM.
• Power outlet may be up to a maximum of 3 m/10 ft away as the power supply
unit / adapter cable provided is 3 m/10 ft long.
• Important for the Ethernet option:
o Waterproof network cable for the connection to the smaXtec Base
Station and the network socket are available from smaXtec or from your
distributor in the lengths 5/10/20 m (16/32/65 ft).
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