DOL 535 • DOL 539
Technical Manual
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3.5.8 Nests
To prevent eggs from getting jammed when closing the nests, the nest door closes slowly as it in turn closes
and opens slightly again.
Closing of the nests takes place in a cyclic movement by alternating between closing and pausing.
Opening of the nests takes place in a continuous movement.
Installation without detection
Duration for opening
nests
Duration for closing
nests
Setting the amount of time it takes to open or close the nests.
Installation with detection
Number of detections
Setting the number of detections.
Detection name
Naming of detection e.g. according to placement, so that it can be recognized in the
menus and alarms.
Runtime after open de-
tection
Runtime after close de-
tection
Setting of how long the motors must run after opening or closing is detected. This is
to ensure that all nests close/open and not just the nest where detection is
mounted.
Adjust closing cycle
Closing ON time
: Setting the time the nest door will close while closing.
Closing OFF time
: Setting the time the nest door will pause while closing.
Animated closing
To encourage the hens to leave the nest after laying and to release any pinned eggs, animated closing may be
used.
Activate animate closing
Activation or deactivation of animated closing.
Animate closing interval
time
Setting the interval for animated closing to run.
Animate close duration
Setting the time the nest door will close while closing.
Animate pause duration
Setting the time the nest door will pause while closing.
3.5.9 Scratching area
Closing of the scratching area takes place in a cyclic movement by alternating between closing and pausing
(30:00 mm:ss). This is done to ensure that all animals are on the outside before it closes completely.
Opening of the scratching area takes place in a continuous movement.
Installation without detection
Duration for opening
scratching areas
Duration for closing
scratching areas
Setting the amount of time it takes to open or close the scratching area.
