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Page 3: ...2 8 Date Completed Jan 2020 Afimilk Ltd Kibbutz Afikim 15148 Israel Tel 972 4 6754812 Fax 972 4 6751862 market afimilk co il www afimilk com Federal Communications Commission USA Conformit Europ enne...
Page 4: ...tem For a description of the features and usage of the AfiAct II system refer to AfiAct II UM Intended Users This manual is intended forAfimilk authorized technicians experienced in installing electri...
Page 5: ...pment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no...
Page 6: ...Preface Preface AfiAct II Installation Manual Page iv...
Page 7: ...Preface Preface AfiAct II Installation Manual Page v...
Page 8: ...Preface Preface AfiAct II Installation Manual Page vi...
Page 9: ...marks of their respective holders Software License Terms The software and the system design is the property of Afimilk Ltd It is supplied to the user to be used solely for its stated purposes It is st...
Page 10: ...d in a frame as explained below Environment notice Hints and recommendations for working efficiently Actions requiring special attention to avoid possible damage to equipment or livestock Actions requ...
Page 11: ...clause 2 5 with an accessible circuit breaker and double isolated from mains Read this manual carefully Proper handling of the equipment is the basis for correct functioning Only technicians who are...
Page 12: ...on the power transformer Before conducting work on any Afimilk device make sure power to devices is switched off at the circuit breaker usually placed on the power transformer Remove power from the ci...
Page 13: ...eal Time Setup module RTG Real Time GUI module AfiControl RTC Real Time Station Controller module RPM Revolutions per Minute Opcode Operation Code AP WiFi Access Point antenna WLAN Wireless Local Area...
Page 14: ...supported Windows version section 2 4 1 2 2 Mar 2014 Add Japan radio regulation certification preface 2 3 Sep 2014 Add Circuit Breaker warning see Safety instructions on page ix Replace reader mounti...
Page 15: ...3 Prepare the PC Environment 13 2 3 1 Verify Operating System Processor Memory 14 2 3 2 Network Connections 19 2 3 3 Additional Windows OS Preparations 21 2 3 4 Verify System is Prepared 28 3 Install...
Page 16: ...iCollars to the Cows 81 6 4 Replace and Re Use Tags 82 6 4 1 Remove AfiTag II from the Cow 83 6 5 Store Tags 85 6 5 1 Storage Location 85 6 5 2 Storage Position 85 7 Fault Identification and Troublesh...
Page 17: ...n to collect data from cow tags AfiTag II sensors or AfiCollar sensors and transfers the information via a standard network IP based Wi Fi or wired communication to a PC based analysis Tags are placed...
Page 18: ...ct II software upgrade instructions Both scenarios use a single computer no custom installation 1 3 AfiAct II Components The following table provides a list of the basic AfiAct II system elements For...
Page 19: ...uding attachment strap and weight A tag should be attached to every cow participating in the AfiAct II group 1 3 3 1 3 1 Reader Box Components Table 1 4 Reader Box Components Picture Name Description...
Page 20: ...MHz LR 4009600 AfiTag II Type A 200 KHz SR 916 MHz LR Israel 4009680 AfiTag II Type B 80 KHz SR 868 MHz LR 4009610 AfiTag II Type E 200 KHz SR Japan 922 4 MHz LR 4009650 Image Primary P Ns Secondary...
Page 21: ...describe the Reader s indication LEDs input and outputs 1 4 1 Front Panel LED Indications The following image shows the Reader s fault and indication LEDs 3 Power ON 1 Tag communication available not...
Page 22: ...he PC AfiAct II application Yellow The Reader is communicating with the AfiAct II Off Reader could not connect with AfiAct II 3 Power GREEN ON no faults detected RED a FAULT is detected 4 Signal stren...
Page 23: ...uts and Outputs The following image shows the Reader s Back panel inputs and outputs Note when the communication is not in use close the connection using the cap Input power cable Connection to PC com...
Page 24: ...der power connection must comply with the following specifications Table 1 8 Power Specifications Item LED Label Voltage Nominal voltage of 24Vac minimum 21 6Vac to maximum 27 5Vac Current 0 6A max 50...
Page 25: ...s the preparation and installation phases and the responsible party per phase Plan prepare site Set network coverage wired Wi Fi see 2 2 Attach tags to cows see Error Reference source not found Instal...
Page 26: ...nstallation 4 Validate AfiAct II PC corresponds with the requirements see 2 3 2 1 Determine Reader Mounting Location Determining optional Reader mounting points is done by the Dealer technicians To do...
Page 27: ...er and power box can be easily viewed and accessed for maintenance if possible accessible from the passage Weather protection The Reader and power box must be located under a roof with minimal exposur...
Page 28: ...i Fi Coverage The office Wi Fi coverage is a recommendation and it is required when configuring the Reader to work with the AfiAct II software PC to Reader Wi Fi coverage The Reader s network coverage...
Page 29: ...fore starting to install AfiAct II software verify that your PC corresponds to the following set of requirements The computer uses a supported operating system Processor and Memory see 2 3 1 Network c...
Page 30: ...rlor PC per 2 sites Mega Farm Over 5 000 Animals Contact Afimilk for a tailored PC recommendation 2 3 1 2 Server Controller and Reporter Requirements The following table lists system requirements for...
Page 31: ...0GB 500GB Additional required items UPS unit mandatory controller without UPS may suffer irreversible loss of data Secondary network interface card for AfiActII reader is recommended Monitor Supported...
Page 32: ...stallation Manual Page 16 2 3 1 3 Verify RAM and Processor To verify required RAM and Processor 1 Open the Control Panel In the Taskbar in the search box type Control Panel and then select the Control...
Page 33: ...rerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 17 3 Verify the following attributes are in accordance with requirements see 2 3 1 Windows edition Processor System Type RAM...
Page 34: ...nd Type To check your HD free space 1 In the Taskbar in the search box type This PC and then select the This PC option displayed in the results 2 Check free space on your hard drive If the installatio...
Page 35: ...rk supports TCP IP The network must be transparent for a UDP broadcast The LAN must have a minimum speed of 100 MBps To verify your system has correct network connections 1 Open the Control Panel In t...
Page 36: ...Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 20 2 Click Network and Sharing Center 3 In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box verify that Network is set to Private...
Page 37: ...Additional Windows OS Preparations 2 3 3 1 Configure Power Settings 1 Open the Control Panel In the Taskbar in the search box type Control Panel and then select the Control Panel option displayed in t...
Page 38: ...ng Chapter 2 AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 22 4 Click Change advanced power settings 5 Expand the Hard disk option expand the Turn off hard disk after option and then change the value to Never 6...
Page 39: ...Manual Page 23 2 3 3 2 Install Windows Updates 1 In the Taskbar in the search box type Windows Updates and then select the Check for updates option displayed in the results 2 Click Windows Update and...
Page 40: ...e Time and Synchronization Disable the synchronization with the internet time server and check the time zone settings as follows 1 Open the Control Panel In the Taskbar in the search box type Control...
Page 41: ...Page 25 3 Click Change time zone 4 Uncheck Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Savings Time check box 5 Verify that the time zone settings are identical in all the used PCs in a multi PC system in...
Page 42: ...nfirm the File Sharing and Network Discovery Verify proper file sharing setup as follows for a multi PCs system 1 Open the Control Panel In the Taskbar in the search box type Control Panel and then se...
Page 43: ...the Network and Sharing Center dialog box click Change advanced sharing settings 4 Expand Private and then verify the following attributes are checked Turn on network discovery Turn on file and printe...
Page 44: ...the installation process is strongly dependent on the environmental preparations previously performed it is essential at this phase before starting to install the system that the user performs prepar...
Page 45: ...2 Install the HASP software license key Initiate and follow the installation wizard steps see 3 2 3 1 General Notes Before starting review the following general notes Installation time The installati...
Page 46: ...g to the following steps 1 Insert the AfiFarm 5 4 HASP USB key into the USB port of the PC 2 Open AfiFarm 5 4 DVD and double click UnifiedSetup The installation wizard is launched 3 In the Windows pro...
Page 47: ...to continue through the next two screens 5 In the Afifarm Setup dialog box select Install and then click Next 6 Select All in one and then click Next Note Custom installation applies user selected com...
Page 48: ...refully read the End User License Agreement EULA check the I agree to the license terms and conditions box and then click Next 8 Type your Username and Password if exists and then click Next The insta...
Page 49: ...installed click Finish AfiFarm 5 4 automatically opens AfiControl installation is complete If using a standalone system side by side with existing AfiFarm 5 4 you may need to restore the initial anim...
Page 50: ...a broadcast message searching for the Reader unique ID then the Reader replies to the sender RT providing its IP address Setting the Reader initial communication includes the following steps 1 Connect...
Page 51: ...to the Reader s back panel network connector Connect the other side of the network cable to the PC USB connector 2 Connect to power temporary connection Use the power supply transformer box to power...
Page 52: ...P exists and is configured to provide a dynamic IP to the Reader the Reader will automatically obtain an IP If not the Reader will use the factory IP address 172 20 1 1 If the Reader does not show cor...
Page 53: ...etc Logical system definitions reflecting the stations i e AfiAct AfiSort milking parlors sites aggregation of all the stations with the same identification system usually geographically close to eac...
Page 54: ...e AfiControl to access the following GUI elements AfiControl screen used for configuring the system and managing reports Host Manager screen used for Deploying specific site type supporting software h...
Page 55: ...Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 39 AfiControl Host Manager...
Page 56: ...mine the specific monitored activity milking AfiAct II AfiSort etc Sites The group of stations in the same geographical area using the same identification system Sessions The sessions are set to refle...
Page 57: ...at least one hour after the preceding milking If the gap time between milking is not long enough configure the beginning time of the sessions to 1 2 an hour after the last cow of the preceding milking...
Page 58: ...see 4 2 3 7 4 2 3 1 Access AfiControl Setting the system parameters is done from the AfiControl Technician entry To Access AfiControl 1 Open AfiControl by doing one of the following First time access...
Page 59: ...2 Enter your password and then click Login The AfiControl technician dashboard opens 4 2 3 2 Define System Type Set the system to support either AfiTag II or AfiCollar To define the system type 1 In t...
Page 60: ...arm from one of the following and then click Commit for AFiTag II systems continue to section 4 2 3 3 for AfiCollar systems continue to step 3 The system automatically shuts down and then restarts 3 S...
Page 61: ...n Chapter 4 AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 45 c In the Parameters dialog box scroll down to the Identification folder and then open the Range folder d In the Tag row change the existing number to...
Page 62: ...Reader Set AfiAct II as the system controller and set the Reader parameters To define system controller and reader 1 In the Configurator screen add a new Controller by clicking next to the Controller...
Page 63: ...icon appears in the Site Parameters dialog box 6 Set the following parameters as required Tag transmission interval sets the interval in which the tags send their data to the Reader default 15 AfiFarm...
Page 64: ...se to close the Site Parameters dialog box 4 2 3 4 Set Tracking Sessions and Station Set the required track s tracking sessions and tracked animals for the defined station To define the tracks 1 In th...
Page 65: ...on Manual Page 49 2 Add a track for the milk cows Click 3 Add AfiAct II station to the Milk track a Next to Stations click b In the Select Station to Add dialog box check the AfiActII option c Click A...
Page 66: ...dd a track for dry cows a Open the drop down list and then select Dry b Click 6 Add AfiAct II station to the Dry track a Next to Stations click b In the Select Station to Add dialog box check the AfiA...
Page 67: ...ack for heifers a Open the drop down list and then select Heifer b Click 9 Add the AfiAct II station to the Heifer track a Next to Stations click b In the Select Station to Add dialog box check the Af...
Page 68: ...mmunication Chapter 4 AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 52 11 Click Apply 12 Click Yes to accept the configuration changes Wait a few seconds while AfiFarm 5 4 restarts and until all the processes ar...
Page 69: ...ow data to AfiFarm from a Third Party protocol Follow the process below to include the tag number during data transfers To include Tag IDs when importing data to AfiFarm 1 On the dashboard click Tools...
Page 70: ...nual Page 54 4 2 3 6 Deploy Software Deployment of the software according to the defined station is done in the Host Manager To deploy the software according to the AfiAct II station 1 In the System T...
Page 71: ...55 2 In the Host Manager window open the Sites tab and then click Settings 3 In the Host Manager Settings dialog box set the following a Set the Server field to localhost b Click Get Hosts c In the H...
Page 72: ...eader If the defined controller is not displayed you may click Re install all 4 2 3 7 Verify AfiControl Connects to the Reader Verify that the Reader AfiControl connection is successful see 4 3 for mo...
Page 73: ...ags see 4 2 4 1 For AfiCollar see 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 1 Faulty AfiTag Check To check for faulty AfiTags II 1 In AfiControl open the Reports tag 2 Expand Tags and then click Tags Malfunction 4 2 4 2 Faulty A...
Page 74: ...e setups may be fine tuned or updated at any time after mounting the Reader For details on system configurations and maintenance via AfiControl refer to Appendix C Before the system may be used for de...
Page 75: ...r s PC Comm LED will show that the Reader and PC are communicating Write down this reader s dynamic IP address Note When there is no DHCP mechanism you may use the Reader s default static IP address 1...
Page 76: ...nection between the Reader s main board and the local network for example entering the Wi Fi network SSID Service Set Identifier manually To set the Reader Wi Fi credentials not as in default via LUCI...
Page 77: ...parameters clear the default wwan interface as follows Scroll to the row and click the 5 Under the Network tab sub options select Wi Fi and click the OR button at the bottom of the page to obtain the...
Page 78: ...Click at the button to submit the new configuration 9 In the displayed screen all the details that will be sent to the device are displayed Roll down and click Save Apply It is the user s responsibili...
Page 79: ...the beginning 12 After connecting to the wireless network disconnect the network cable and re start the Reader a Use the transformer power button to turn the device off b Disconnect the network cable...
Page 80: ...e Reader mount the Reader and its power elements in the location determined previously see 2 1 2 2 after verifying that there is both tag and network coverage in the cowshed Wi Fi or cable as determin...
Page 81: ...manually to fit the pole Use the electric screwdriver to screw the bracket to the pole 2 Connect the electricity box Open the electricity box and screw it to the pole preferably close above the power...
Page 82: ...y removed from the reader s cable 5 For AC power connection Identify the blue and brown conductors exposed from the Reader s power cable s free end Insert the exposed blue and brown cable ends into th...
Page 83: ...Mount the Reader Chapter 5 AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 67 6 If the cable has loose ends secure the cable to the power box using cable ties 7 Close the electrical connection box...
Page 84: ...ng lasting connection of the arm to the pole Note Verify that the bracket arm is leveled use a leveling device Note Verify that the mounting location complies with all the requirements height stabilit...
Page 85: ...nner extension arm in and out from the bracket Max length 300 mm from the end of the larger profile Then Rotate the Reader to its required angle Then tighten the M8 clamping bolt using a 13mm wrench T...
Page 86: ...able Wi Fi Signal Strength LEDs i e Low and Medium are ON indicating strong signal see 1 4 1 Note If the 2nd Medium strength LED is not lit steadily i e blinking it is not good enough For troubleshoot...
Page 87: ...allation wait to see that the Activity Log Report is being updated with tag messages Note You may set the Reader s transmission interval via AfiControl configurator to 5 minutes see 4 2 3 so that you...
Page 88: ...mal This chapter provides detailed instructions for tag management Activation of tags transmission see 6 1 Perimeter coverage validation see 6 2 Tag attachment see 6 3 Tag replacement when a tag is mo...
Page 89: ...nd Validating AfiTag Transmission To activate and validate the AfiTags transmission 1 Place the box carrying all the AfiTags in close proximity to the reader no more than 20 meters away Ensure all tag...
Page 90: ...allation Manual Page 74 d Hover on the Tag column header and then click the filter when it appears e On the displayed drop down list only tags that have transmitted will be displayed Here you can easi...
Page 91: ...ag still does not appear in the report it may be faulty 6 1 2 Activating and Validating AfiCollar Transmission To activate and validate the AfiCollar transmission 1 Place the box carrying all the AfiC...
Page 92: ...on Manual Page 76 d Hover on the Collar ID column header and then double click the filter when it appears e On the displayed drop down list only tags that have transmitted will be displayed Here you c...
Page 93: ...e Validation for AfiTags 1 Place four AfiTags in four corners of the area the Reader needs to cover NOTE The AfiTags MUST be in standing position and at a height of not more than 30CM above the ground...
Page 94: ...6 3 2 6 3 1 Attach AfiTags to the Cows AfiTags need to be assembled as part of the attachment process To attach the AfiTag around a cow s leg 1 Identify the AfiTag elements as shown below Strap AfiTag...
Page 95: ...back of the tag s socket c Pull the strap to the right all through in the tag s socket 3 Prepare all tags for attachment as described in steps 1 2 4 Attach the tag to the cow s leg a Position the arr...
Page 96: ...een the strap and the cow s leg and then pull and tighten the strap d Remove the spacer from the strap 5 Using pruning shears cut off the excess length of strap as close as possible to the tag 6 Keep...
Page 97: ...insert the end of the collar through the buckle 3 Find the best fit and close the buckle Make sure the weight is centered below the cow s neck 4 Position the tag as per the image below Ensure the tag...
Page 98: ...Insert the remaining length of collar into the belt keeper 7 When entering a new cow into AfiAct II software enter its corresponding AfiCollar number see Appendix E 6 4 Replace and Re Use Tags AfiTag...
Page 99: ...ove or re attach a tag 1 Use pruning shears and carefully cut the strap of the attached tag Ensure the pruning shears are entered from the lower side of the leg facing upwards with the sharp side away...
Page 100: ...Your tag is now clear for re use or storage Make sure to record each cow with its corresponding AfiTag number When a tag is removed inform the system of the removed replaced tag and the reason e g cu...
Page 101: ...sure smooth operation save battery life and maximize the tags longevity 6 5 2 Storage Position AfiCollars and AfiTags only transmit when held in a vertical position Therefore place them horizontally w...
Page 102: ...ions detail the most common faults their most probable cause and the suggested solution Described cases Reader PC Network communication fault see 7 1 Tag problems see 7 2 Reader Tag communication faul...
Page 103: ...cess Point Name and password with the LUCI interface Problem persists no Restart the Reader power off wait 10 seconds power on Problem solved Problem solved Problem persists Yes Communication problem...
Page 104: ...flow in the following diagram Fix tag and verify problem fixed Tag installation test was tag installed upside down no Yes Tag is not transmitting Contact support Is tag transmitting on correct channe...
Page 105: ...Suggested solution Verify that the tags and the reader are using the same channel Tag channel can be verified using opcode 65468 in the RPU see Appendix B To verify the Reader s channel see section 4...
Page 106: ...to your laptop 1 Open the Reader box and connect a network cable to the NIC 2 Connect the other side of the network cable to the laptop Ethernet port 3 In the laptop set the connected NIC to use stati...
Page 107: ...ation Manual Page 91 7 7 AfiFarm Installation Problems Description A problem occurs during the AfiAct software installation Most probable cause The system pre requisites were not fully performed Sugge...
Page 108: ...72 20 1 10 and subnet mask 255 255 0 0 in a Windows 7 Operating System This procedure varies according to the Operating System being used Check Record PC Addresses To check and record the PC addresses...
Page 109: ...Set Laptop s Static IP Appendix A AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 93 3 In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box click Connections link 4 Click Details...
Page 110: ...v4 Address IPv4 Subnet Mask IPv4 Default Gateway IPv4 DNS Servers record the first address 6 Click Close or OK to close all windows Assign NIC with Temporary IP Subnet Addresses To assign NIC with a t...
Page 111: ...Set Laptop s Static IP Appendix A AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 95 3 In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box click Connections link 4 Click Properties...
Page 112: ...CP IPv4 Properties window 6 In the IP Address box select Use the following IP address and then set the following a In IP address 172 20 1 10 b Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 7 Click OK The Reader s static ho...
Page 113: ...read while still attached to an animal or while it is on a worktable The RPU uses SR Operating Codes opcodes for programming tags For the opcodes to take effect the AfiTags must first be set to progr...
Page 114: ...eration Read mode and Program mode Using the RPU involves the following steps detailed in this appendix The RPU uses a 9 V battery Position Tag Correctly Access required operation mode Read tag set ta...
Page 115: ...Standing Time total minutes animal spent standing walking If there is no tag in range the following message appears 4 Find the required menu From the Main screen use the arrows to scroll between avai...
Page 116: ...ifically Frequency is accepted a Enter programming mode set ID to 65535 b Set ID 65468 c Read once RPU will display ID d Read again RPU will display frequency in tenth of MHz in S section To update an...
Page 117: ...ID field Time in seconds until Channel Detect or if channel active seconds until Channel Detect between LR transmissions S field frequency in tenth mHz e g 915 5 9155 ST field LSByte RadioReInitCount...
Page 118: ...reports How to define user reports How to check faulty tags AfiControl Screens Navigation AfiControl screens include the following areas and capabilities Control Tabs AfiFarm reports management and v...
Page 119: ...Configurator Configures farm controllers stations equipment etc Parameters Sets parameters per element Farm Details Sets local farm details Farm Licensing Displays various licensing subscriptions Ind...
Page 120: ...ecting any Reports sub menu option an additional Tools tab appears containing all available setup and management options The icons and their functions are described in the following table Icon bar opt...
Page 121: ...ystem Faults Reports For example when selecting Reports the selected report is presented The information is shown along with its relevant operation buttons and sub options Host Manager Option Function...
Page 122: ...ear allowing the user to access them Generating User Reports To generate a user report 1 Select the desired report from the Reports tab in the examples AfiLab Calibratrion Log report 2 Perform your re...
Page 123: ...age 107 4 In the Report name field type a meaningful name and then click Save 5 Your new report appears under the User Reports Accessing User Reports To access user reports In the Reports tab expand U...
Page 124: ...ontrol Summary Appendix C AfiAct II Installation Manual Page 108 Reports The Reader provides various reports for managing and monitoring the system The following activity log report is shown as an exa...
Page 125: ...ion times are set as in non tied configurations according to the tracked animal as follows For milking cows the session times are set based on milking hours Check when milking starts and when does mil...
Page 126: ...e system detection rate sensitivity See AfiAct II user manual for details A 3 Set Animals Stall Type Tied Free Animals that are tied must be marked in the AfiFarm software Tied attribute may be assign...
Page 127: ...t is based on activity and events the following animal data is mandatory for using the AfiAct II system Tag Number Each AfiTag and AfiCollar has a unique number This is engraved on the case and encode...
