DeLaval 3459 Mini Reader MIRW Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Delaval
Table of Contents
DeLaval 3459 Mini Reader MIRW
Safety precautions
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
Foreword
The safety and operational instructions must be observed by any person involved with the use or operation of this equipment. Under no circumstances must the equipment be used if it is damaged or if the operation of the equipment is not completely understood.
Disclaimer
The information, instructions and parts listed are applicable and current on the date when issued. DeLaval reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Definitions of admonishments
Admonishments are safety related warning messages.
Admonishments provide important information intended to prevent incorrect or
hazardous use of equipment, machinery or software, and support risk
assessment.
The following list defines the different types of admonishments used in
DeLaval documentation:
Danger: Refers to imminent and severe risk. Failure to comply with
instruction will result in serious injury or death.
Warning: Refers to a potential but severe risk. Failure to comply with
instruction could result in injury or death.
Caution: Refers to a limited risk. Failure to comply with instruction
could result in minor injury.
Mandatory: Refers to an action or behaviour which is essential to safe
and successful use of the equipment.
Prohibited: Refers to an action or behaviour which is incompatible to
safe and successful use of the equipment.
Note! Is intended to draw attention to specific points of importance in the text and advice to prevent equipment damage.
This symbol signals risk of injury.
This symbol signals risk of electric shock.
Safety regulations
| Warning!
Intended use Do not use the equipment for any other purposes than the intended
use.
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| Warning!
Risk of injury!
The system must only be operated by trained personnel. Make sure that children
and unauthorised people do not come into contact with the system.
| Warning!
Keep safety signs legible!
Read all the safety signs on the machine and in this manual. Replace any lost
or damaged signs. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
| Mandatory!
Read the instructions carefully before using the equipment. Contact the local
DeLaval dealer if there are parts of these instructions that are not
understood. Compliance with the instructions ensures a correct and safe use of
the equipment. Save the instructions for future reference.
| Prohibited! Do
not use inadequate parts or consumables. Using products which do not meet
specified requirements, for example spare parts or consumables, or not
appropriately trained personnel for the DeLaval product may lead to risks or
damage. Consequently it may also void or limit the warranty.
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Compliance with national regulations
FCC Compliance statement
This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. The antenna used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
ISED Compliance statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 – This device may not cause interference.
2 – This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Note! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Safety devices
This system is designed to be safe to operate. The safety devices that are
installed are there for personal safety and must not be modified, removed, or
disconnected.
Any modification to the equipment’s original design may compromise the
personal safety. Consequently it may also void or limit the warranty.
Note! All safety devices in the system must be checked by a DeLaval
representative before the system is signed over to the customer.
Safe and healthy work routines
- Ensure that the area is well lit.
- Keep the floor dry to avoid slipping.
- Wear protective clothing and appropriate shoes or boots.
- Keep a good milking hygiene.
Warranty
Note! DeLaval will not take any responsibility for damage resulting from
faulty installation, operation, or for improper or inadequate care and
maintenance. Note! DeLaval will not take any responsibility for any damage
resulting from frost. The owner/user must take the necessary measurements to
prevent the ambient temperature around the equipment from dropping to or below
freezing point.
Note! Modification may create risks not covered by the original
construction. Do not make any modifications which has not been approved by
DeLaval.
Regulatory compliance
For more information on regulatory compliance, see http://www.delavalcorporate.com/sustainability/ our-operations/regulatory- Compliance/.
General description
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
Introduction
DeLaval mini reader MIRW is a over head ID antenna aimed for identification of
cows.
It has the broadiest application area in relation to what type of transponder
is used. DeLaval mini reader MIRW can process the transponder information from
both the ISO HDX and FDX transponders .
Fig. 1: The DeLaval mini reader MIRW.
A: Plastic front sheet with an encapsulated multi conductor.
B: Galvanized steel stand maintaining strength and shielding.
C: External box containing electronic circuits.
Technical data
- Input voltage: 12 VAC
- Input voltage tolerance: -10% to +20%
- Power: 30 VA
- Reading range: 600 mm
Current consumption in walk by antennas
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
DeLaval mini reader MIRW| 1,5 A rms
DeLaval mini reader MIRW includes photocell, control valve| 2,4 A rms (ALPRO
ID sync)
DeLaval mini reader MIRW includes photocell, control valve| 2,8 A rms
(Hardware sync)
Planning
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
Article number
| Article number | Description |
|---|---|
| 85232681 | DeLaval mini reader MIRW |
Dimensions and weight
The dimensions for DeLaval mini reader MIRW are the following:
- Length: 0.81 m [31.89″]
- Width: 0.56 m [22″]
- Height: 0.31 m [12.2″]
- Weight: 13.5 kg [29.7lb]
Operator’s maintenance
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
Maintenance schedule
No| Operator’s maintenance task| Frequency| Max. interval|
Replacement parts or kits
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1| Cleaning the mini reader antenna| –| Daily|
2| Checking the screws and bolts| –| Yearly|
Frequency| –
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Max. interval| Daily
Estimated time:| –
Service type:| Clean
No 1 Cleaning the mini reader antenna
- Clean the mini reader antenna using only water.
Note! Do not direct high pressure cleaner directly towards the electronic box.
| Frequency | – |
|---|---|
| Max. interval | Yearly |
| Estimated time: | – |
| Service type: | Inspect |
No 2 Checking the screws and bolts
- Check that all screws and bolts are tighten up.
Troubleshooting
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
For DeLaval sort gate SG troubleshooting, see chapter “Troubleshooting” in the “DeLaval sort gate” Instruction Book.
| No. | Symptom | Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrong ID or missed ID. Low hit rate. | More than one animal in front of the | |
| antenna. | Check that portal frame width is adjusted to fit only one animal. If |
not, contact the DeLaval serv- ice technician to adjust.
Faulty transponders.| Replace broken or weak trans- ponders.
Ear transponder at the wrong side.| Move the transponder to the left ear.
Dirty or broken photocell.| n Clean the photocell with a damp cloth.
n If the problem persists, contact the DeLaval serv- ice technician.
Other causes with the same symptom.| Contact the DeLaval service technician.
2| LED indicator on portal reader indicates reading transponders, but animal
ID does not appear on any MPC when animals are entering the parlour.| More
than one animal in front of the antenna.| Check that portal frame width is
adjusted to fit only one animal. If not, contact the DeLaval serv- ice
technician to adjust.
Communication problem.| Contact the DeLaval service technician.
3| Missed ID when animals are entering.| Interference or disturbance
problems.| Contact the DeLaval service technician.
Animal transponder missing from DeLaval farm manage- ment system software.|
Register missing transponder and animal in farm manage- ment system software.
4| Animal ID is erased from the Milking Point Controller before the parlour is
full.| Communication problem.| Contact the DeLaval service technician.
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