FOERSTER-TECHNIK Combi Automatic Calf Feeder User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- FOERSTER TECHNIK
Table of Contents
FOERSTER-TECHNIK Combi Automatic Calf Feeder
Recommissioning
This document gives a brief overview of the most important steps when recommissioning a feeder.
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Remove the protective cover
Place the feeder in the desired position and clean the outside with a damp cloth. -
Mounting the protective grid/cover of the powder hopper attachment
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Fill up MP
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Connect water
Use a new hose! -
**Connect power
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Connect milk tank
Place milk tank next to the feeder on same or on higher level.
Use a new hose. -
Provide draining options
● On the left side of the feeder
● In front of the feeder in the middle of the housing
● At every feeding station -
Establish potential equalisation
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**Attach new teats and suction hoses
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Connect Ethernet cable and, if necessary, antenna cable
Remove dummy plug / sealing cap Open door on the left side and plug in Ethernet cable Connect Ethernet cable and, if necessary, antenna cable
TIPP: check Quick Start Guide 2.3 Calf Cloud -
Install external detergent supply
Check storage level and re-fill if necessary.
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Turn the automatic feeder on
First settings at the Handheld
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Enter basic settings (date & time)
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Fill the heat exchanger
Fault message HE not filled is automatically displayed
press HE is filled now -
Calibration
TIPP: check Quick Start Guide 1.3 & 1.4 Calibration .
Calibrate all existing components at least 3 times during initial commissioning.
Water, MP, milk, additives, detergent
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Cleaning before recommissioning
TIPP: check QuickStartGuide 1.6 & 1.7 Cleaning
Start circuit cleaning
Attention: detergent quantity is set to 0ml by default
Start circuit cleaning
After cleaning, check all components again for leaks.