FOERSTER TECHNIK Calf Feeding Automatic Calf Feeder User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- FOERSTER TECHNIK
Table of Contents
FOERSTER TECHNIK Calf Feeding Automatic Calf Feeder
Product Information
| Product Name | Calf Feeder |
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| Version | 1.11 |
Product Usage Instructions
Calibration
To calibrate the calf feeder, follow the detailed instructions in the QuickStartGuides:
- Manual calibration (1.3)
- Automatic calibration (1.4)
Cleaning
To check the cleaning settings and detergent supply of the calf feeder:
Settings|
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Temperature 1|
Temperature 2|
Detergent 1|
Detergent 2|
Compare the settings with the application recommendations of the
detergents used.
To check the cleaning effect:
Heat Exchanger|
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Mixer|
Functionality Check of the Mixer Electrode
To ensure and maintain the operation of the automatic feeder:
Diagnosis|
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Valves|
Water Bo.|
Sensors|
Perform the electrode test and check if it is OK. Follow the instructions for troubleshooting if the test fails.
Valve Block Test
To ensure that the valves connected to the valve block are tight:
Perform the following steps:
- Empty the mixer.
- Start the Water Bo.
- Check the function of the training pump. If it fails, check the fuse F30 and replace the training pump if necessary.
- Disconnect the suction hose from the hose coupling.
- Perform a leak test on the valve station(s) and combination with IFS-Station(s).
For detailed information, valid warnings, and safety instructions, please refer to the operating instructions (Status 23/02).
Basic Check
This document serves as a protocol to check the basic functions of a calf
feeder.
Calibration
HINT : A detailed description of the calibration can be found in the
QuickStartGuides 1.3 Manual calibration or 1.4 Automatic calibration
Note : The availability of the individual components varies with the
respective equipment of the device
Cleaning
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Check cleaning settings and detergent supply
Note : Compare the settings and the application recommendations of the detergents used. -
Check cleaning effect
Functionality check of the mixer electrode
To ensure and maintain the operation of the automatic feeder
Point electrode only for VARIO-Feeders
Valve block test
Ensure that the valves connected to the valve block are tight so that the liquid in the mixer can only drain through the valves / connections provided for this purpose.
- Check function of training pump
- Disconnect suction hose from hose coupling
- Leak test
When the mixer is full and the training pump is activated, no water should leak through the feed station valves or the drain valve. Water should drain out of the IFS connections
For detailed information and valid warnings, as well as safety instructions, please refer to the operating instructions (Status 23/02)