StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions
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which are then analyzed by the StepMetrix
controller.
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StepMetrix step down:
The StepMetrix step down
helps to transition the cows from sensor module
to the ground floor without changing their gait.
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StepMetrix Positioning rails:
StepMetrix
positioning rails hel p to cente r the cows on the
sensor module and direct them in a straight path.
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StepMetrix ID antenna:
The Ste pMetrix ID
antenna reads cow’s ID or CowTrakker™ ID o r
ear tags to correlate the calculated SMX™ scores
to a corresponding cow.
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StepMetrix controller:
The StepMetrix controll er
acquires filters and converts force signature data
into a n umerical value called SMX™ score. It
transmits cow’s identity and SMX™ scores to the
StepMetrix User Interface Software running on a
personal computer.
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StepMetrix User Interface:
The StepMetrix Use r
Interface software uses a SMX™ score database
stored on th e personal computer to generate
various SMX™ reports and diagnostics.
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SMX™ Scores
The SMX score is a numerical point system, unique to
the StepMetrix system, indicating soundness or
lameness.
After the installation and calibration is completed, let
the cows walk through the StepMetrix sensor module.
Start the SMX snapshot report and browse the data.
Note that it can take up to two weeks for cows to get
used to walking on the sensor module and provide the
dairy operator with meaningful SMX scores.
SMX scores are ranged from 1 – 1 00, 1 being sound
and 100 being severely lame.
For more details about SMX scores and reports, go to
the help section in the user interface software.
