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For Technicians | AfiPass II Installation Guide

Using AfiPass - First Time

The Display panel of the AfiPass II controller provides information about the device and its current

status (see Table 11).

Table 11 - Display Panel's LED Functionality

Description

Functionality

Color

LED Display Indicates device address, FW version, current transmitting antenna, error

messages and information regarding device configuration while in Test

Mode.

Power

Always ON when device is powered.

GREEN

Comm

Fault

Flashes when communication with the PC is lost for more than 30 seconds.

RED

Lights up for 1 second upon valid tag ID reception.

GREEN

Summary of Contents for AfiPass II

Page 1: ...For Technicians AfiPass II Installation Guide Release Date January 27 2021 AfiPass II Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...For Technicians AfiPass II Installation Guide...

Page 3: ...ements 4 2 2 Parlor Electrical Grid Grounding Requirements 4 3 Ordering Components 5 3 1 Ordering AfiPass II Controller System 5 3 2 Ordering Antenna 5 3 3 Sourcing Antenna Brackets 7 3 4 Ordering Tra...

Page 4: ...Pass II Addresses and Calibrating Antennas 32 8 1 Opening Test Mode 33 8 2 Setting Device Addresses 34 8 3 Calibrating the Antennas 35 8 4 Setting Transmission Power and Reception Range 36 8 5 Testing...

Page 5: ...rized by Afimilk The customer is fully responsible for any changes made either in the system configuration or in the software application data by the customer or by the customer s agent Afimilk will n...

Page 6: ...e are properly performed by a qualified electrician Compliance with FCC standards is conditional upon the system being installed in accordance with the formations in which the product passed the stand...

Page 7: ...s of Herringbone Parallel Note Sort gates based on AfiPass II will be released soon Note Until specifically announced AfiPass II may NOT be installed in Rotary Parlors 1 1 Principle and Flow of Operat...

Page 8: ...6 VA Environmental Specifications Designation Requirement Temperature Operation 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Storage 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F Humidity Operation up to 80 RH without condensation Storage up to 8...

Page 9: ...fiFarm PC via its communication devices AFiCom USB Table 1 AfiPass II System Components Picture Name Description P N AfiPass II Controller Assembly Operates up to 5 antennas Parlor gates may be connec...

Page 10: ...enough space to install the 50 cm antenna Mostly suitable for wall mounts and feeding troughs Mostly suitable for rapid exit parlors The 40 cm antenna should be used when the distance between the stal...

Page 11: ...mers Requirements The AfiPass II system requires an isolating transformer that supplies power only to the AfiPass II Controllers The size of this transformer depends on the number of controllers it po...

Page 12: ...ments Parts The following can be ordered as required Table 5 Ordering Replacements Picture Name Description P N Rubber Stoppers Secures the AfiPass II Controller lid while open 2 units in a package 50...

Page 13: ...anding Installation Workflow Lay the cables see Chapter 6 Wire the system see Chapter 7 First time use see Chapter 10 Mount the devices see Chapter 5 Set Device Addresses and Antenna Calibration see C...

Page 14: ...nd structure The location of the cow s head within the stall and any movement restrictions to the cow s head while in the stall The presence of metal loops which substantially decrease the antenna s I...

Page 15: ...In turn this increases the distance available for the antenna to successfully detect the ID Tag However it may also increase the risk of detecting incorrect tags of neighboring cows Table 6 below ill...

Page 16: ...1 Parallel Neck Rail If installing the antenna in a parlor that utilizes a neck rail use the 40 cm antenna The brackets must fasten the antenna using mounting solutions that accommodate the type of n...

Page 17: ...eration and from contact with the cows see APPENDIX 1 for solutions to this Example 2 Overhead Mounting in Parallel Parlor with Wall Mounted Feeders The example below illustrates brackets attached to...

Page 18: ...nd on the height of the cows and the side of the parlor they re located on On the parlor side where the ear tag sits further from the wall See cows on the left side in the image at right it may be adv...

Page 19: ...the cow s head height Herringbone Parlor 40 cm antenna mounted on the wall Example 4 Parlors with without Feeders The images below illustrate alternative antenna location options Attaching the Bracke...

Page 20: ...nterference AfiPass II Controllers Mounting Locations The AfiPass II Controllers are mounted in the parlor as follows One controller is mounted in the middle between the two parlor sides This will act...

Page 21: ...X12 Parallel parlor where the number of stalls does not divide equally into groups of 5 The excess stalls on each side of the parlor are connected by default to a common device for both sides at the e...

Page 22: ...y into groups of 5 and the excess number of stalls on both sides of the parlor exceeds 5 stalls a device on each side should be installed see Figure 4 Figure 4 2X14 Parlor Layout Device Configuration...

Page 23: ...or beam The latter method is useful in mounting the box on a beam with little overhead clearance as the Box s cover opens upwards The support plates protrude 6 5 cm 25 8 from the edge of the box An M6...

Page 24: ...equirements Cable Type Specification From To P N Maximum Cable Length Communication Cable 4 wire shielded cable 22AWG 0 3 mm 120 AfiCom UB4 Connection box AfiPass II Controllers 4097324 400m 437 5 yar...

Page 25: ...ler and the computer 2 Lay the communication cables between all the AfiPass II Controllers at the parlor 3 Lay the power cable from the power transformer towards the AfiPass II Controllers 4 Lay the p...

Page 26: ...stance Use a short grounding wire to ground the AfiPass II Verify that the AfiPass II devices are grounded to the milking parlor s construction with the shortest cable possible to avoid potential loss...

Page 27: ...d 2 Unscrew the nut and remove the grommet 3 Thread the cable through the nut and then through the grommet hole Allow slack for wiring inside the box allowing the box to open and close 4 Insert the gr...

Page 28: ...J5 Antenna 1 ANT1 Grounding wire Screw to PCB D 1 3 Not used E 1 Antenna 2 ANT2 2 Antenna 3 ANT3 F 1 3 Not used G 1 Antenna 4 ANT4 2 Antenna 5 ANT5 7 4 Wiring the Cables to the Connectors The AfiPass...

Page 29: ...PCB Connections The connectors are numbered and have a prefix J Table 10 Connections to the AfiPass II Controller Connector Cable Connects to Wires for Afimilk source cables Device Connection J1 Signa...

Page 30: ...ntry II gate wire 2 Either entry II gate wire 3 Either exit II gate wire 4 Either exit II gate wire J7 Signal 3 wire IO or Comm Future application IO RS485 port 1 GND Blue 2 B White 3 A Yellow J8 Flat...

Page 31: ...nna s Coax cable to ANTx Pin 2 16AWG Ferrule connector Figure 8 Antenna Signal Cables Wiring Figure 9 Antenna Signal Cable Connectivity Note If the cable is cut to size make sure to use ferrule type t...

Page 32: ...nectors to the PCB 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the number of antennas used see Figure 0 1 Figure 10 AfiPass II Controller with 5 Antennas Connected 6 Connect the communication cables Connect a standard...

Page 33: ...tion cable coming from the AfiPass II devices to the AfiCom USB4 Connection Box s J5 connector 10 Connect the C1 plug communication cable from the AfiCom USB4 Connection Box to the USB4 adaptor Figure...

Page 34: ...ller s PCB Note An internal fuse on the PCB protects the circuit In case of overload the fuse temporarily blocks power supply to the board After the short circuit has been repaired the power supply is...

Page 35: ...lay Device Figure 16 Wiring Example with Grounding 7 5 Finalizing the Wiring Connections To finalize the wiring connection after connecting the wires to the connectors 1 Adjust the cables to an approp...

Page 36: ...1 DIP Switch see APPENDIX 2 DIP Switch The Technician s tool contains two toggle switches TS1 TS2 that set the operation mode and two push buttons PB1 PB2 that control the operation and set the desire...

Page 37: ...F the following SW1 DIP Switches a SW1 3 b SW1 4 c SW 1 5 4 Connect the power supply J10 Indication The display shows Test M 5 Connect the AfiPass II Technician Tool pin connectors instead of the gate...

Page 38: ...hnician Tool turn OFF TS1 and TS2 2 On the SW1 Config Dip Switch turn ON SW1 3 address switch Indication The display shows ADR T 3 Click PB1 or PB2 Indication The display shows the current address of...

Page 39: ...ess PB1 to increase in increment by 1 Press PB2 to decrease in increments of 1 Indication The display alternates between the antenna number and the calibration value calibration values range from 1 12...

Page 40: ...bration process is complete the antenna reception range may need to be adjusted to prevent ID overlaps between stalls The AfiPass II Controller allows 17 transmission power levels 8 to 8 with the defa...

Page 41: ...e Tx power level ID range Make sure to check the peripheral range of the ID to avoid overlaps between the stalls Indication The RX LED turns on and sound is emitted if the buzzer is enabled while the...

Page 42: ...distance of the tag from the antenna To check the reception range 1 Set the technician s tool to ANT Mode Turn ON TS1 and TS2 Indication the displays shows ANT T 2 Set the antenna number Press PB1 to...

Page 43: ...switches 3 Disconnect the technician s tool from the gate connectors 4 On Device 1 reconnect the gates 5 Connect the devices to the power supply J10 6 Ensure the device turns on in working mode with...

Page 44: ...fiPass II system is configured in AfiControl Technician View The AfiPass II system is configured in the AfiControl Technician View To configure AfiPass II 1 In the Control Tabs click Settings and then...

Page 45: ...41 For Technicians AfiPass II Installation Guide 5 In the Parlor dialog box that opens open the Reader Type drop down list and then select AfiPass2 6 Click Add The site is added in the Configurator...

Page 46: ...lay Panel s LED Functionality Description Functionality Color LED Display Indicates device address FW version current transmitting antenna error messages and information regarding device configuration...

Page 47: ...reception since the tag s transmission is also perceived as RF noise Refer to this LED indication as interference only while the controller is transmitting and there is no tag in the antenna s range w...

Page 48: ...supplies 24VAC If power is OK replace controller ID tag not identified insufficient ID range Antenna not calibrated low transmission power Initiate antenna calibration process and adjust Tx power leve...

Page 49: ...t be given to future maintenance and the option for economical rewiring Cable Chain for Vertical Lift Chest Bar Stall Work CABLE GUIDE FOR PASSIVE ANTENNA CABLE Bend radius 30mm Afimilk Part Number MC...

Page 50: ...Guide Note To extend its viability Afimilk recommends using supports on both sides of the cable carrier and to follow the advice of the cable carrier manufacturers Both sides supported Recommended for...

Page 51: ...ng DIP switches see Figure 19 and Table 12 Figure 19 DIP Switches Table 12 Box DIP Switch SW1 Specifications Switch Entry Details Picture SW1 1 On turns buzzer on Off turns buzzer off SW 1 2 On turns...

Page 52: ...cians AfiPass II Installation Guide Switch Entry Details Picture SW 1 4 Matches TS 1 functionality in the technician tool SW 1 5 Matches TS 2 functionality in the technician tool SW 1 6 1 8 Reserved f...

Page 53: ...products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Software License Terms The software and the system design are the property of Afimilk Ltd It is supplied...

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Page 55: ...51 For Technicians AfiPass II Installation Guide Afimilk Ltd Kibbutz Afikim 1514800 Israel Phone 972 4 6754811 www afimilk com...

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