9E-864C
StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions
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StepMetrix location in an adjoining building or passageway (ideal location)
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If routed together, the AC wires will couple
transients onto the DC wires (that is, the DC wires
will pick up electrical noise). Communication and
DC cables can be run in t he same conduit. Such
noise could lead to poor or intermittent operation
of any cont roller served by the powe r supply.
Though no distance restrictions apply to conduits
for AC and DC wi res perpendicular to o ne
another, parallel conduit for AC and DC wi res
must be a mi nimum of 12 inches (305 mm) from
each other to prevent transients from coupling.
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Memory: 512 MB RAM
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Hard Drive: 10 GB Hard Drive
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Data Storage: 100 MB
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Network: Ethernet connector (Optional second
Ethernet connector for additional network)
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Backup Device: Secondary Hard Drive for full
backup
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DVD – R for data and program storage
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CDROM – R for program only
1.2.7
Network Controller
If the dairy fa rm is equipped with a Pro Vantage 2050
Network Controller, the dairy operator must have
Version 2.1.41 or higher of EZ cow software
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This product requires uninterrupted AC power to
operate properly. To ensure that it will not operate
intermittently, we recommend that a qualified (or
licensed, if applicable) electrician evaluate the
load on the farm and barn electrical service
entrance before you install and use the
product/system to ensure that it
will have
adequate power.
1.2.8
SMX ISO ID Site Evaluation
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A site evaluation must be p erformed for
StepMetrix installations using ISO ID antennas.
Any needed corrective actions must be take n
before the installation of the StepMetrix.
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Before connecting power to the sy stem parts, a
lightning arrestor must be installed on AC power
lines, main pole, and p ower panels serving
BouMatic automation equipment. Refer to th e
Lightning Arrestor instructions, 9P-476.
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Refer to site evaluation instructions 9E-892 when
performing
the
evaluation.
1.2.6
Dairy PC
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Operating System: Windows 2000
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Processor: Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon
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Monitor: SVGA Monitor, capable of resolution
1024x768 and 16-bit color depth
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Pointing Device: Mouse or equivalent
