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VAKI Bioscanner User Manual Download Page 10

Bioscanner Manual

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2.1.5 Installing the scanner unit

Place  a  washer  on  each
of  the  two  wing  screws.
Put  the  screws  through
the  pre-drilled  holes  in
the  channel  and  secure
them  with  the  plastic
locking  washers.  Place
the  scanner  unit  in
position and secure it by
tightening

the

wing

screws.

2.2

V-

CHANNEL

3

1. Glass-reinforced

polyester channel

2. Plastic cover with two

plastic strips

3. Clamp (with bolts and

screws)

4. PVC flap
5. Stainless steel screws,

bolts and nuts

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Summary of Contents for Bioscanner

Page 1: ...Bioscanner User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 2 1 5 Installing the scanner unit 10 2 2 V channel 3 10 2 2 1 Attaching the PVC plastic cover 11 2 2 2 Fitting the clamp 11 2 2 3 Installing the scanner unit 11 3 Operation 12 3 1 The principle functions of the Bioscanner channels 12 3 2 Controlling the water flow 13 3 3 Slope of the channel 13 3 4 Level of the channel 14 3 5 Counting 14 3 6 Power failure 14 3 7 End of operation 14 4 Control unit...

Page 3: ...ooting 22 5 1 Over counting 22 5 2 Undercounting 22 6 Technical Specifications 23 7 Avoiding problems with connectors 24 Appendix 25 Throughput chart 25 VAKI Akralind 4 201 Kópavogur Iceland Tel 354 595 3000 Fax 354 595 3001 e mail vaki vaki is www vaki is ...

Page 4: ...nance Defects which result from the fitting of materials components or devices not supplied by VAKI and which are purchased and fitted by the user Defects due to changes made to the equipment by the user without the written consent of VAKI Faulty or inadequate repairs carried out by the user Normal wear and tear of the equipment Faulty connection of electrical equipment Faults caused by excessive ...

Page 5: ...Bioscanner Manual www vaki is Page 5 of 25 LIST OF ITEMS The main parts of the Bioscanner are 1 The scanner mmm 2 Cable 3 Control unit single channel or multi channel 4 V channel ...

Page 6: ...ecially designed for counting both small and large fish on fish farms Among the clear benefits of using the Bioscanner are Manpower saving Increased efficiency Accurate data on number of fish in each size category Efficient feeding and accurate medical dosage A safer basis for insurance assessment The Bioscanner is very gentle and the fish is not touched by any mechanic parts when counted and the ...

Page 7: ...L 1 is recommended for fish from 3 gr 750 gr and V CHANNEL 3 is recommended for fish from 500 gr 6 000 gr Following are the parts for V CHANNEL 1 2 1 V CHANNEL 1 1 Glass fibre reinforced polyester channel 2 Polyurethane flange 3 Rubber 0 ring 4 Two 90 PVC elbow joints 5 Aluminium grating 6 Transparent PVC flap 7 Stainless steel screws bolts and nuts 8 Clamp ...

Page 8: ... flap is hanging straight Adjust if necessary 2 1 2 Attaching the flange and the 90 elbow joints Prepare all the parts needed The channel the flange the 0 ring 4 M5 bolts and nuts and the two elbow joints Place the 0 ring in the recess in the flange and fasten the flange to the channel with the four bolts and nuts shown tighten the nuts evenly Before fitting the 90 elbow joints to the flange lubri...

Page 9: ...ds so as to avoid injuring the fish The smooth side can be identified by running your fingers across the grating 2 1 4 Fitting the clamp Prepare all the parts needed 4 M8 bolts 4 washers and 4 M8 nuts Place the clamp in the inlet of the channel aligning the holes on the clamp Place all 8 mm screws in position before tightening fully To prevent all bolts from corroding some grease has been put on t...

Page 10: ...ough the pre drilled holes in the channel and secure them with the plastic locking washers Place the scanner unit in position and secure it by tightening the wing screws 2 2 V CHANNEL 3 1 Glass reinforced polyester channel 2 Plastic cover with two plastic strips 3 Clamp with bolts and screws 4 PVC flap 5 Stainless steel screws bolts and nuts ...

Page 11: ...the channel aligning the holes in the cover and the channel then place the strips on the top of the cover aligning the holes and put all the M5 bolts in before tightening fully with the M5 nuts on the other side 2 2 2 Fitting the clamp See chapter 2 1 4 Fitting the clamp 2 2 3 Installing the scanner unit See chapter 2 1 5 Installing the scanner unit ...

Page 12: ...V form and the curve form As the fish come out of the basin they are close together and have to be separated to be counted accurately The V form ensures that the fish cannot turn around and also that they are not crowded together The curved form accelerates the fish down the channel If two fish are close together in the beginning the one that is little bit ahead will accelerate faster and this cau...

Page 13: ... are for salmon other fish species different shape may require slightly different amounts of water The figures shows how correct water flow can be achieved by using a stop watch and a water bucket 12 14 litres The time is measured while the water flows from the channel and fills the bucket Fish size Up to 10 gr 10 30 gr 30 150 gr 150 1500 gr 1500 6000 gr Flow per channel 3 6 l min 6 10 l min 10 60...

Page 14: ... for all Bioscanners and will generate a pdf report after clicking the Stop button 3 6 POWER FAILURE In the event of accidental power failure the counter will stop counting but the control unit will remember the counting figures from when the power failed Clicking the Start button will reset the counters back to zero so be sure to take note of the numbers if you want to keep them 3 7 END OF OPERAT...

Page 15: ... the user can validate the data for reassurance purposes 4 1 OVERVIEW By pressing VIEW you can select the view you want to have on the screen The views are as follows 1 Main shows the count in each channel 2 Size allows you to set the size group for the counter The size groups are 10 g 10 30g 30 150g 150 1500g 1 5 kg 3 Throughput shows the throughput for the last hour 4 Reports allows you to set c...

Page 16: ...2 MAIN VIEW Up to four counters can be connected at the same time The main view shows the count for each counter By double pressing the count you can reset the count without stopping the counting session The total count is not affected by the reset If the counter is unplugged the count number will disappear demonstrating that the counter is not connected If you reconnect the counter it will appear...

Page 17: ...or each counter The size groups are 10 g 10 30 g 30 150 g 150 1500 g 1 5 kg Make sure to select a size group that suites best the fish that is being counted Also make sure to unplug and reconnect the counter after setting the correct size to ensure the scanner is using the correct size group ...

Page 18: ...t view shows a graph of rate of fish passing through the counter the last hour The graph updates every 15 seconds and each point in the graph shows the throughput since last update This graph is displayed in the counting report that is generated after each counting session ...

Page 19: ... buttons to work with the generated reports from counting sessions Clicking the OPEN button brings up a dialog box where you can select which report you want to open Clicking the TRANSFER button brings up two dialog boxes in the former one you select which reports to copy and in the latter one you select the destination the reports are copied to On the following page is an example report ...

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Page 21: ...Bioscanner Manual www vaki is Page 21 of 25 4 6 INFO VIEW Here you can view the various software versions serial number and the license key ...

Page 22: ... the Control Unit 5 2 UNDERCOUNTING Check if the fish size is correctly set on the Control Unit When too many fish are pumped through the Scanner Unit the counter is not able to count all the fish because the images are overlaying each other Check the rate of fish to ensure the counter is not overloaded Try to reduce the amount of fish and make sure the fish are not blocking up in the pipeline but...

Page 23: ...sh size 3 gram 750 gram V Channel 3 Dimensions 100x32x28 cm Weight 5 0 kg Fish size 500 gram 6 kg Alarm Optional Leads cables Connector lead 15 meter Control unit to power point 2 meter Other lengths available on order Rating Supply 220 V 110 AC 48 68 Hz 12 V DC optional Max power consumption 12 W Water protection Control Unit IP 65 Scanner Unit IP 67 Operating environment Air temperature 0 40 C S...

Page 24: ...rocedure is recommended for all connectors on cables and equipment from Vaki Clean all connectors after use with Electronic Cleaning Solvent Spray Ask your local electrician where you can buy cleaning solvent type Electrolube or equal Inspect cables for damage and make them up for storing Check the O ring rubber sealing in the female type connectors Store equipment in a dry place when not in use C...

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