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FaroTek

 

Configuring the TouchTek network 

 

 

 

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Make sure that the TouchTek server is running and connected to all TouchTek boxes. During the 
configuration the TouchTek box will try to register herself at the TouchTek server. 

The following settings need to be configured for all TouchTek boxes connected to a FaroTek section before 
operation: 

1. 

Location ID & Network

: Defines which 

location

 (barn number / barn area / section number) this TouchTek 

box is operating. The screen for this setting will only appear after the 

first start

 of the TouchTek box and 

cannot be corrected during operation. To change this setting a complete bootstrap of the TouchTek box is 
necessary. 

2. 

Extensions

: Define how many FaroTek power packs are connected to this TouchTek box and how may 

FaroTek dispensers are connected to each individual FaroTek power pack. Assign the FaroTek pen number 
to all FaroTek dispensers. 

 

At the TouchTek box you can also make settings for 

individual calibration of the DosTek 

dispensers

stadium as static or dynamic group

 and 

profile individual or section wide

. These 

settings should be made in close cooperation with the customer. Find information for these settings at 
the TouchTek box manual. 

 

 

After you have configured the Location ID & Network this screen 

will not be shown anymore

. The only 

way to change this setting is to completely bootstrap the TouchTek box by clicking the button 

System 

values

 and choosing 

Bootstrap

. All data’s and settings will be deleted by the bootstrap! 

Configure the location ID and network as follows: 

1.  Provide the TouchTek box with power. The TouchTek box will start (this can take about 3 minutes). 

The 

Location ID & Network screen

 appears (only the first time). 

 

2.  Set the barn number (usually 1). 

3.  Select the barn-area of this TouchTek box (for FaroTek use 

Farrowing

). 

4.  Set the section number of this TouchTek box. 

5.  Set the network setting (default ON). We always recommend to configure the TouchTek box within a network. 

If you want to configure the TouchTek box as stand-alone (without network), please contact Fancom about 
the consequences. 

6.  Click 

Next

. The Information screen appears. Please check again the settings (click 

Correction

 to correct the 

settings). 

Summary of Contents for FaroTek

Page 1: ...g...

Page 2: ...d by Fancom For the latest information about product installation and operation please contact the customer service dept and or the technical service dept of the Fancom company concerned In spite of t...

Page 3: ...3 7 Install the FaroTek power packs 12 4 Connecting the parts of the FaroTek system 13 4 1 Connect the FaroTek dispensers 13 4 2 Connect the FaroTek power pack 15 4 3 Connect the TouchTek box 17 4 4...

Page 4: ...e end users The following symbols are used in this manual Tips and suggestions Note providing recommendations and additional information Warning indicating damage to the product if you do not follow p...

Page 5: ...y if this product is used in any way other than that indicated by Fancom Never install a damaged FaroTek Notify your supplier of any damages Disconnect power before installation or before carrying out...

Page 6: ...feed as long the sow has an open feed demand The display of the FaroTek dispenser indicates the current status of the feeding and the stadium day The user can adjust the stadium day at the FaroTek di...

Page 7: ...connected to the TouchTek server The TouchTek server is connected to a PC with the TouchTek PC software The TouchTek PC software enables settings to be entered such as feeding times feeding profiles e...

Page 8: ...o the conveyer pipe see page 9 5 Label each FaroTek dispenser with the desired FaroTek pen number see page 10 6 Install the TouchTek box and TouchTek server see page 10 7 Install the FaroTek power pac...

Page 9: ...onveyer will not be controlled by the FaroTek system Please make sure that the feed conveyer is configured on a way that during feeding time no FaroTek dispenser will be out of feed 1 Apply the templa...

Page 10: ...6 Let the push ball sensor slide through the drop pipe 7 Attach the cable as shown in the illustrations to the drop pipe and at the relevant length so that the push ball sensor protrudes for a maximum...

Page 11: ...y that the sow has good access to the push sensor 4 Don t put the drop pipe too deep into the trough to avoid water entering the pipe In that case the pipe could be blocked by wet feed Option A If pos...

Page 12: ...nd place the flexible hose on the drop pipe 1 and on the FaroTek dispenser 3 Fix the flex hose by using hose clamps 5 By using a flex hose you have to make sure that the flex hose is installed in vert...

Page 13: ...FaroTek Installing the parts of the FaroTek system 10 1 Give every FaroTek pen of a FaroTek section a unique FaroTek pen number 2 Label each FaroTek dispenser with the corresponding FaroTek pen number...

Page 14: ...between the TouchTek server TouchTek box and PC should not exceed 100 meters in length Only use the existing fixing holes Do not drill additional fixing holes into the box as otherwise the case will n...

Page 15: ...r you want to connect Consider the maximal cable length of 50m between the FaroTek power pack and the last FaroTek dispenser you want to connect The FaroTek power pack unit has to be assembled out of...

Page 16: ...2 2 0 75 55mm By routing and connecting the electrical wiring please consider the general instructions about cable connections as described at appendix Cable routing see The FaroTek dispensers are op...

Page 17: ...t FaroTek dispenser 2 If there are other FaroTek dispensers to be connected to this FaroTek power pack then route a bus cable from this FaroTek dispenser 3 to the next one until all FaroTek dispensers...

Page 18: ...To the next FaroTek power pack L black N blue PE green yellow 3 PioNet Slave bus IN connector from TouchTek box previous FaroTek power pack Minus green Data white Data brown 24V yellow 4 PioNet Slave...

Page 19: ...packs per TouchTek box The cable between the TouchTek box and the first FaroTek power pack or between two FaroTek power packs should not exceed 100 meter 3 Provide the FaroTek power packs with electr...

Page 20: ...0V Terminal L Terminal N Terminal PE 2 Ethernet 1 from the TouchTek server from previous TouchTek box TX orange white TX orange RX green white RX green 3 Ethernet 2 to the next TouchTek box TX orange...

Page 21: ...and the first TouchTek box or between two TouchTek boxes should not exceed 100 meter 3 Connect a power cable Provide electrical power to the TouchTek box by routing a suitable power cable 1 Electrica...

Page 22: ...he FillTek AlarmTek to the second AlarmTek FillTek and so on until all AlarmTek FillTek are connected to a bus cable 2 Connect the TouchTek server to the Ethernet network Route the ETHERNETCABLE CAT5...

Page 23: ...uchTek box unit and make sure that the gasket as well as the cable glands are properly positioned to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the TouchTek box unit 1 Set the docking station next to the...

Page 24: ...e TouchTek server setup screen is displayed this takes about 3 minutes 2 Set the date and time by using the arrow symbols 3 Set the language by clicking the flag 4 Click the Home button The TouchTek h...

Page 25: ...dium as static or dynamic group and profile individual or section wide These settings should be made in close cooperation with the customer Find information for these settings at the TouchTek box manu...

Page 26: ...the TouchTek server where the TouchTek boxes will be registered The PioNet extensions screen appears after completing the Location ID Network settings You can change these settings at a later point o...

Page 27: ...number of this section and adjusts this dispenser to the next higher number 3 Display Shows the assigned FaroTek pen number of this dispenser must always be the same number as shown on the label 4 But...

Page 28: ...from the TouchTek server home screen This is displayed in the top left section of the screen You can configure the TouchTek PC as follows 1 Start the PC and insert the USB stick 2 Launch the setup ex...

Page 29: ...Press the portion button as often as is necessary to fill all the bucket wheels of the dispenser and to dispense an even feed amount approx 6 portions Identify the Weight per portion by dispensing th...

Page 30: ...TouchTek server PC software manual Especially following settings are essential Feeding times determines at what time the feeding period will start and the number of mealtimes per day Calibrate DosTek...

Page 31: ...al power make sure that All housings e g motor houses of the FaroTek dispenser FaroTek power packs etc are properly attached connected and closed All cables have been properly connected with cable bus...

Page 32: ...of the feeding station When the sows have left the FaroTek pens the first time about 4 weeks Check the position of the push sensors and readjust if a sensor protrudes more than 2 cm from the drop pip...

Page 33: ...Hz Liycy TP cable to connect TouchTek box and possibly to other stations up to eight stations per TouchTek box 2x2x0 75mm2 HeatTek supply 24V DC 2 2A Ambient climate Operating temperature range 0 C to...

Page 34: ...lace Panningen the Netherlands Hereby declares that FaroTek Satisfies the conditions of 1 The Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU according to EN 61010 2 the EMC Guideline directive 2014 30 EU Emission a...

Page 35: ...d any and all openings in housings or cable glands without cables You can use blind plugs to seal any openings in housings that have been created mistakenly Follow the following procedure 1 Feed the c...

Page 36: ...d of the wire into the connector as far as the stop You must make sure that the right color of wire is inserted in the right connector position 8 Press to close the connector so that the wire is secur...

Page 37: ...ng cable with shielding 34 11 Pull the cable from the housing far enough to enable the cable shield to be pushed into the shield clamp 12 Plug the connector into the connector base provided and fasten...

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