ROBBE TAK5-SA2-KFA-27-F1, Instruction Manual

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Distributing the Milk
9.2 Distributing the Milk
As soon as the level electrode is free (long electrode), the machine starts preparing the next
portion.
9.2.1 In the Restricted Mode
The electrode is free:
If an entitled animal enters the feeding station and is identified, the automatic feeder prepa-
res a milk portion as soon as the mixer jar is empty. The milk in the mixer jar grounds the
level electrode (long electrode). As soon as the animal has drunk up the milk and the elec-
trode is free again, the machine starts preparing the next portion in case the calf has still
drinking right.
The electrode is covered:
If an entitled animal enters the feeding station and is identified, the remaining portion will
be stirred in the mixer jar. After the animal has drunk the remaining portion, i.e. the mixer
jar is empty and the electrode is free again, the automatic feeder starts preparing the next
portion.
Two feeding stations:
If an entitled animal is identified, the corresponding suction line will open. If the animal is
not entitled anymore, the suction line will close as soon as the long electrode is free again
and the entered draining time has lapsed (standard value 16 seconds). If the long electrode is
still covered, the suction line will close after approx. 2 minutes.
If the animal interrupts feeding, 5 minutes after the portion has been prepared, the remaining
quantity in the mixer will be released, i.e. each animal is now allowed to drink it. The re-
maining portion in the mixer jar will be drained off automatically via the mixer outlet valve
after a set period of time. See chapter 15.5.4, page 143, „Cleaning Settings, Remaining Por-
tion“.
9.2.2 In the Ad Libitum Mode
In the ad libitum mode the automatic feeder operates without animal identification. As soon
as the level electrode is free, the machine starts preparing the next portion. In case of two
feeding stations, both suction lines will open.
If the automatic feeder operates in the ad libitum mode for a long period of time, the
2--group valve unit will heat considerably. Therefore, connect the suction hoses directly to
the mixer and remove the plug from the 2--group valve unit.