FORSTER TECHNIK Smart Automatic Calf Feeder-Combi User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- FORSTER TECHNIK
Table of Contents
FORSTER TECHNIK Smart Automatic Calf Feeder-Combi
This document provides a brief overview of the things that need to be taken into account when commissioning a feeder for the first time.
Installation
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Connect water
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Connect power
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Connect milk tank
Place milk tank next to the feeder on same or on higher level -
Provide draining options
1 on the left side of the feeder, 1 in front of the feeder in the middle of the housing and 1 at every feeding station -
Establish ground connection
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Mount and connect raceway, antenna and suction point
TIP: For more details, see the corresponding assembly instructions.
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Connect Ethernet cable
Open door on the left side and plug it in
TIP: check QuickStartGuide 2.3.CalfCloud -
Mount protective grid
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Fill with milk powder
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Fill milk tank with milk
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Switch on vapour screen for powder outlet if available
TIP: The switch can be found on the main board of the calf feeder (Open the plate on the back) -
Install external detergent supply
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urn the automatic feeder on
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Enter basic settings (date & time)
This is automatically displayed after switching on the machine -
Fill the heat exchanger
Fault message HE not filled is automatically displayed press Enter HE is filled now -
Reinstall everything
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Setup configuration
- Turn of the feeder Keep pressed
- Check/change Setup settings
- Adjust the calibration scale if available then exit setup
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Calibration
TIP: check QuickStartGuide 1.3 & 1.4 Calibration Calibrate all existing components at least 3 times during initial commissioning. Water, MP, milk, additives
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Cleaning before commissioning
TIP: check QuickStartGuide 1.6 & 1.7 Cleaning Fill up detergent & clean Check cleaning settings
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Set feeding plans, portion settings and operating mode
TIP: check QuickStartGuide 1.2 feeding plan -
Reading in transmitters to store them in the system
TIP: check QuickStartGuide 1.8 animal management
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Register animals to allow feeding
TIP: check QuickStartGuide 1.8 animal management Besides a manual registration, it is possible to register calves automatically to the calf feeder. automatically
This checklist refers to the basic equipment of the calf feeder. Not all available functions of the automatic feeder or the extensions can be shown. For detailed information and valid warnings as well as safety instructions, please refer to the instructions manual. (Status 21/07)