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AfiMilk MPC

 Installation Manual   

39 

Laying Cables and Connecting Wires

  

  

Chapter  

6

 

 

 

Laying Cables and Connecting Wires 

It is the sole responsibility of the installation technician to install and protect wiring 
connections per the environmental conditions and in accordance with international codes 
of electrical wiring. 

After the power supply is installed, lay cables and connect wires as detailed in this 
chapter.  

Cables 

Four groups of cables, described below, are connected to the 

Afimilk MPC

.

 Cables are 

wired to the control box's main cable inside the connection box. 

 

Cable 

From 

Description 

Communication 
cable 

Computer 

A single communication line runs between the 

afimilk PC

 and the parlor. This line "collects" all 

Afimilk MPC

(communication from each point 

connected parallel to all other devices). 

Power  
cable 

Transformer 

Power cable braid wired to each side/batch of milk 
meters (according to the size of cable and power 
consumption).  

Afimilk MPC 
body cables 

MM body 

2-wire valve solenoid cable, 2 wire temp. sensor (2 x 
0.75 mm²/21 AWG) and 3-wire electrode cable (3 x 
0.75 mm²/21 AWG) run from the body to the 
connection box per parlor options. 

Apparatuses

 

Each 
Apparatus
 

2 or 3 wire solenoid cables (21 AWG/0.75 mm²) 
connect each wired apparatus (Shut off valve, 
pulsator…) to a control box output. 

 

Cable Protection 

Run cables inside cabinets if available, or inside cable troughs for protection. Ensure 
shortest run as possible, refrain from running cables outdoors and make necessary efforts 
to protect communication and power cables from lightning strikes. General restrictions to 
consider: 

o

 

Cables must be out of reach of cows & protected from mechanical damage! 

o

 

Communication cable runs should be at least 50cm away from high power lines. 

 

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Страница 4: ...mputer database via Afimilk MPC control box Afimilk MPC can be used in the most common parlor types and brands and control common milking point aparatus such as vacuum valves pulsators removal etc Int...

Страница 5: ...y be revised to incorporate changes and improvements Every effort is made to ensure that the information is complete and accurate at the time of publication Nevertheless AfiMilk cannot be held respons...

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Страница 9: ...gh Protection Cutout in cabinets 25 Plugging the main cable at the Control Box 28 Mounting the Milk Meter Body 29 Milk Meter Body Mounting Bracket 29 Vacuum and Clean air Lines 30 Installing Vacuum Ai...

Страница 10: ...ilking Functions 54 Automatic Cluster Removal ACR 54 ACR Activation 54 ACR Parameters 55 Vacuum valve Milk Sweep 58 Milk Sweep Parameters 58 Pulsation Control 59 Pulsator Installation 59 Pulsation Par...

Страница 11: ...H Parameter Value 76 Adjusting the values of G H via communication 77 Regulatory meter tests and Calibration 78 Collecting the Milk into a Milk Bucket 78 Statistical Accuracy Calculation 79 Milker Ass...

Страница 12: ...trip 93 Milk Diversion 94 Hardware and Electronic Configuration 94 Assigning Milk Diversion command to cows 94 AfiMilk MPC Extender 95 MPC Extender Connections Diagram 96 Setting up MPC Extender 97 Cl...

Страница 13: ...rated Valve 107 Normally Open Vacuum Operated Valve 107 Ordering Info 108 Valve Accessories 108 The Fat Sampler 109 Mounting the Fat Sampler 109 Parts List 111 Loading Software into afimilk MPC 114 Wh...

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Страница 15: ...ing under AfiFarm5 management software Its basic system requirements include o Software afimilk parlor control module as part of AfiFarm program version 5 00 or higher o Power System Afimilk MPC is po...

Страница 16: ...ring connections Each Afimilk MPC milk meter body measuring chamber is wired to its control box All control boxes installed in the milking parlor are connected to the AfiControl PC The AfiFarm softwar...

Страница 17: ...ctrical conductivity A cylindrical valve which also serves as overflow tube A silicon gasket o Lower Cover and Outlet Port Lower cover is the milk discharge mechanism of the milk meter Its outlet port...

Страница 18: ...er a mid section and a lower cover Each section can be easily dismantled by releasing the retaining clasp The mid section is a measuring chamber with electrodes protruding from its side The electrodes...

Страница 19: ...th an asterisk Afimilk MPC may be ordered with one of two inlet port diameter options according to the milk hose in use cluster size Ordering Afimilk MPC This chapter explains how to order a milk mete...

Страница 20: ...n Manual 20 Afimilk MPC Connection Box A connection box for protecting cable connections is available at afimilk This component a highly recommended accessory for installation is ordered separately fr...

Страница 21: ...Events within the Parlor Session Start Power Up Transfer AfiMilk MPC into Milking Mode Close Exit gates Open Entry gates Cows enters the parlor Auto Cow ID Manual ID Cow data sent to control box Aler...

Страница 22: ...Chapter 3 Operation Sequence AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 22 Milking Sequence at Afimilk MPC...

Страница 23: ...ess to its keypad for regular operation o At a protected location with minimum exposure to cows manure and water There are two common mounting options depending on the metal work design of the milking...

Страница 24: ...MPC C B Bracket P N 5001731 secured to a mounting bracket that is welded to a stanchion Afimilk MPC C B bracket is supplied with every milk meter An Afimilk MPC bracket secured to a flat surface The A...

Страница 25: ...ing cutouts shaped per the face of Afimilk MPC control unit in the front of the cabinet at every milking point Securing the control unit to the cabinet is achieved by means of U shape bracket fastened...

Страница 26: ...Chapter 4 Mounting Components AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 26 Figure 3 Shape of High Protection Cutout in Cabinet Front Panel Figure 4 Example of a Cabinet Panel...

Страница 27: ...Mounting Components Chapter 4 AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 27 Figure 5 Afimilk MPC cabinet mounting technique Figure 6 An Optional Bracket Mounting...

Страница 28: ...control box 4 Tighten the screws to secure the control cable to the control box When secured properly the connection is resistant to water spray a Ensure inserting the connector all the way in its rec...

Страница 29: ...line allowing gravity to control milk evacuation o At a level position o Protected from cow legs for avoiding coincidental damaging contact o In a position not interfering with parlor operators work...

Страница 30: ...refore a continuous supply of stable clean and dry vacuum is required Solenoids incorporate atmospheric air exhaust Clean air lines are used to protect solenoid air suction exhaust inlets from dirt th...

Страница 31: ...Figure 8 Layout of Vacuum and Clean air Lines For Milk Meter Solenoids...

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Страница 33: ...th slopes Secure the solenoid vacuum line with a downward slope of 1 5 2 towards the drain valve detail B in following drawing Secure the clean air line with a downward slope of 1 5 2 towards the ball...

Страница 34: ...ng point location drill in two tube joints one at each line for connecting milk meter solenoid o Each Afimilk MPC is provided with two quick connectors Follow the instructions provided with the meter...

Страница 35: ...enoid ports to their corresponding Vacuum Air line using the supplied flexible tube Tube length should be as short and straight as possible without unnecessary bends Washing the Vacuum Line After line...

Страница 36: ...shutting vacuum off at removal Alternatively afimilk offers a range of valves for specific usage in conjunction with Afimilk MPC milk meters For the list of available vacuum valve options refer to the...

Страница 37: ...per milking point Calculate transformer size accordingly o Power system must employ an isolating type transformer Neither the secondary winding of the transformer nor any of the loads may be connecte...

Страница 38: ...m and large size parlors afimilk recommends installing separate power assemblies transformers and main 24Vac wiring for each side of the milking parlor for these reasons o If one transformer is not fu...

Страница 39: ...ed parallel to all other devices Power cable Transformer Power cable braid wired to each side batch of milk meters according to the size of cable and power consumption Afimilk MPC body cables MM body...

Страница 40: ...tor It also provides a drain wire that allows easier connection of the shield The twisted pair of wires transmits and receives the communication signals The single conductor runs the communication gro...

Страница 41: ...Afimilk MPC communication cable is connected to Port 6 or Port 8 of the AfiCom1 Card in the Control PC under afimilk versions 3 4 With AfiFarm 5 the communication is wired via the AfiCom USB adapter F...

Страница 42: ...se the protection unit to buffer between the communication line and the Adapter MPC RS485 Blue White wire to Adapter connector Red wire MPC RS485 Red White wire to Adapter connector Green wire Optiona...

Страница 43: ...onnecting Power Cables and Filter A Power line filter is supplied with every milk meter The filter protects Afimilk MPC from surges on the main power line Power filters are installed at the connection...

Страница 44: ...trated in this table Inserting Cables into the Connection Box Proper use of connection box cable inlets ensures keeping the connection box waterproof o Use the appropriate cable inlet in accordance wi...

Страница 45: ...e to the appropriate terminal blocks as described below 11 Pull excessive slack of cable back through the inlet 12 When all the wiring of the cables inserted through the grommet is done tighten the nu...

Страница 46: ...ation Manual 46 Chapter 6 Laying Cables and Connecting Wires Additional functions described later in this manual backflush strip and milk diversion can be installed via an additional MPC Extender unit...

Страница 47: ...ommon Solenoids DC Common VBR Blue per Cable Gray Pink Vacuum Valve DC Vacuum Valve Brown per Cable Red Power Supply 24Vac 0 Blue per Cable Green Power Supply 24Vac Phase Brown per Cable Pink Body Sol...

Страница 48: ...includes extension tails for supplying power to each milking point Tail length is 50 cm Three variations distances between stalls are available o PN 5200000 40 40cm 15 75 between stalls Rotary Parlors...

Страница 49: ...p sequence description 2 Loading default parameter values 3 Setting milking point ID numbers 4 Milk Meter Calibrating procedures 5 Setting parameters of milking functions Most parameters may be set vi...

Страница 50: ...his mode the milk valve opens and closes regardless of the amount of liquid in the milk meter body 3 Once in Cleaning mode temperature reading such as 24c 24 C appears This is the wash temperature det...

Страница 51: ...l parameters with new values preserving existing calibration values as well as stall ID number Use this procedure if parameter load at operating parlor is needed Parameters Load Procedure For loading...

Страница 52: ...ach meter should correspond with the milking point number In batch type parlors Herringbone Parallel Swing made of two parlor sides the left side should carry the lower stall numbers and the right sid...

Страница 53: ...conds Enter the Afimilk MPC identification number as follows 1 Ensure cleaning working mode illuminated cleaning key indicator 2 Press number key four times then press Cow key 3 Stall ID number is dis...

Страница 54: ...ed devices Additional functions may be controlled via an additional MPC Extender unit This chapter describes the most common configuration for controlling the following apparatus o Automatic Cluster R...

Страница 55: ...he minimum time the cluster is attached The value set for is a multiplication of 10sec therefore if a value of 12 is set pre milk time of 120 seconds two minutes is the minimum time of milking Removal...

Страница 56: ...piston Quick Cluster Removal Quick removal is an option for early removal of the cluster for cows with low yield This feature prevents over milking of cows at the beginning of lactation when their pr...

Страница 57: ...arameter is automatically adjusted according to pre set conditions in the table below If Time to first Removal T Then 2 nd Attachment Pre milk Time T F1 0 5 half the value of F1 F1 F1 T F1 0 5 half th...

Страница 58: ...er at the same milking machine This feature if enabled allows sweeping milk residues Milk sweep opens the vacuum valve for a short time sucking atmospheric air through the cluster now hanged at the st...

Страница 59: ...of pulses per minute o Pulsation Ratio the ratio between vacuum to atmospheric pressure in the liner at the milking cup in each pulsation cycle o FCP Flow controlled pulsation This option enables an...

Страница 60: ...corresponding with pulsation rate and ratio Example Curve1 pulsation at flow rate between 2 0 2 5kg minute will be 58ppm at 63 37 ratio PPM Ratio Curve 1 Curve 2 Curve 3 Curve 4 60 60 40 0 2 0 0 2 5 0...

Страница 61: ...aning mode parameters allows adjustments in fill empty cycle ratio thus increasing filling time available for milk meters There are two parameters related to cleaning mode o Filling Time CL The time m...

Страница 62: ...y in standalone setup where afimilk is not available Refer to the chapter Setting up parameters via the control box for further instructions regarding this option Afimilk MPC and AfiMilk Configuration...

Страница 63: ...lation Manual 63 First Time Operation Chapter 7 Setting Parameters via the afimilk Computer To set milk meter parameters via AfiControl computer enter Parameters Tools Parlor The Parameters window ope...

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Страница 65: ...rganized by groups Each group is accessed by typing its number o Group 1 Cow parameters Specific milking parameters o Group 2 System Parameters general parameters o Group 3 Production Parameters o Gro...

Страница 66: ...bles specify parameters in each group and their shortcut access numbers Group 1 Cow parameters Shortcut Number Symbol Parameter Range Units Parameter Type 1 F1 1 50 Sec X 10 Minimal Milking T for Firs...

Страница 67: ...Weight Unit 5 tU C F Temperature Unit 6 U1 0 15 Seconds Backflush Water time 7 A1 0 15 Seconds Backflush Air time 8 SM 0 99 Minutes Sleep Mode Delay Group 3 Production parameters Shortcut Number Symbo...

Страница 68: ...r Range Units Parameter Type 1 G 30 99 Air admission Adjustment Default value 49 2 H 25 99 High Flow Rate Compensation Default value 40 3 P 1 21 1 31 Operation Ratio 4 oH 17 33 Offset Hold 5 oA 17 34...

Страница 69: ...bes of the meter Although electrodes are calibrated at the factory cable and connection resistance may affect their accuracy Electrodes calibration compensates for resistance of the lines and therefor...

Страница 70: ...ng middle electrodes 3 Ensure that the meter is in wash mode illuminated cleaning key indicator 4 Press and to access electrode calibration mode AdJt appears on the display panel 5 Press H is displaye...

Страница 71: ...echnician may check calibration value at the display 1 Ensure that Afimilk MPC is in wash mode wash LED illuminated 2 Type 2580 and press to access programming mode 3 Press Group access number 4 to en...

Страница 72: ...placing rubber liners as well as rubber gaskets and cracked usually plastic transparent parts of used milking clusters 2 Ensure an open air orifice in each cluster 3 Check the vacuum lines Clean and d...

Страница 73: ...the milk and pulsation hoses from the cluster as illustrated in Figure 12 below 2 Insert four plugs into the four milking cups 3 Clean the air orifice in the cluster 4 Connect the air gauge as illustr...

Страница 74: ...Liters per minute G value for calibration H value for calibration 6 7 40 30 7 8 46 37 8 10 49 default 40 11 13 55 46 14 17 60 50 18 20 65 55 To adjust G H parameters follow this procedure o Ensure tha...

Страница 75: ...stment As illustrated in the chart here initial calibration is performed by adjusting the value of G parameter If accuracy is not achieved by correcting the value of G corrections to the value of H is...

Страница 76: ...explained above for Air Admission Compensation for accessing and changing the value of G parameter Adjusting the H Parameter Value Change the value of H parameter per calculated average deviation If t...

Страница 77: ...lashes indicating that editing is enabled o Type the desired value o Press to confirm o Press twice to exit editing mode Adjusting the values of G H via communication The easiest way to adjust G H par...

Страница 78: ...Collecting the Milk into a Milk Bucket Per international regulations the following rules are adopted for scaling o Multiple attachments measurements are not included in the statistics o Only milking...

Страница 79: ...ment for calculating the difference as a percentage value between the reading of the milk meter and the actual milk weighed The following formula is used for calculating difference between the milk me...

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Страница 81: ...Afimilk MPC is kept ON all the time o Security level Start button lock High level security codes for preventing milk contamination by colostrum Antibiotic etc o Security level of unidentified cows Th...

Страница 82: ...of milking External start functionality is activating milking start and de activating milking stop if in milking process External start may be deactivated for cows with specific codes defined as secur...

Страница 83: ...on hours for the liners should be entered To activate the liners counter feature via afimilk MPC Keyboard 1 Verify that the afimilk MPC is in Wash mode see 0 2 In the afimilk MPC keyboard type2580 and...

Страница 84: ...ime for replacement has expired In such situation the display shows a minus sign near the hours indicating the hours elapsed from expected liner replacement Resetting Liner Replacement Timer When line...

Страница 85: ...parameter is in parameters group 2 system parameters Refer to either one of the changing parameters chapters above From AfiFarm OR directly at the control box for exact setting instructions of SM Oper...

Страница 86: ...omatically by a filter Once such code is built afifarm allows assigning either one of the milking options to that code Security levels are assigned to codes the same way Start key behavior code appear...

Страница 87: ...d from the ACR pistons and placed on the Jetters Then from one display a wash command is sent to get all the meters into wash mode o Ready to wash Lowering the clusters without opening the vacuum This...

Страница 88: ...ation This feature if enabled lowers clusters at the beginning of the load clearing the access to cows udders allowing the milker to lift them in batches to attachment position after cows udder was tr...

Страница 89: ...farm program Activation Three parameters define automatic cluster removal at blood detection The three parameters are accessed via AfiControl s parameter programming utility To enable the option o Che...

Страница 90: ...a code assigned with stimulation operator If all or most of the cows in milk get automatic pre milking stimulation the stimulation function should be set to begin automatically after the start button...

Страница 91: ...nly legal removal will initiate backflush o Strip This function is popular in specific regions Strip is actually a mechanism that pulls the claw downwards at the last phase of milking to trigger highe...

Страница 92: ...osed before retraction of the cluster and Sweep The sequence of events at the end of milking with backflush configured is illustrated below Figure 13 Backflush Timing Chart Water and air valves are op...

Страница 93: ...parameter is 0 When configuring a backflush u1 must be assigned a value 1 10 seconds 0 15 A1 The air injection may be extended beyond the pre assigned 3 seconds A1 is assigned with the time added to t...

Страница 94: ...g Milk Diversion command to cows Milk diversion is controlled by afimilk by assigning diversion command codes to specific cows It offers two options for diverting milk into a secondary line o Divertin...

Страница 95: ...Control interface AfiMilk MPC Extender The extension unit of afimilk MPC is an additional device ordered separately from the milk meter The following unit is an encased electronic device incorporating...

Страница 96: ...Chapter 8 Unique Setup Configurations MPC Extender Connections Diagram...

Страница 97: ...der box to enable the option Open each of the Out port drop down lists to select the desired option Note that each out supports one of two pre defined features per the table below Example Out 3 functi...

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Страница 99: ...throughout the cleaning cycle to avoid leakage of milk and cleaning solution through gaskets o During every stage of cleaning check that there is sufficient water to flood the interior chamber of the...

Страница 100: ...e water is too hot milk fats may be baked onto the surfaces 2 Circulate the water in a closed circuit CIP with detergent Use a basic detergent additive pH 13 and hot water per detergent manufacturer i...

Страница 101: ...ructions Entry water 70 C 158 F minimum Returning water 50 C 122 F minimum Circulate the solution for 10 12 minutes and drain 2 Rinse the system with cold water Cleaning Exterior Surfaces To clean ext...

Страница 102: ...ne gaskets o Silicone valve gasket o Rubber diaphragm Maintaining clean Air Vacuum to Solenoids As explained above the importance of supplying dry clean vacuum and air to milk meter body solenoid is c...

Страница 103: ...arm water 2 Disconnect the vacuum flexible tube from the milk meter body solenoid furthest from the drain valve on the upper end of the line 3 Briefly operate the vacuum pump Water will be pumped into...

Страница 104: ...xed Output Message Device Correlated Out1 Removal Piston Solenoid Out2 AfiLite Valve Solenoid Out3 Vacuum Valve Solenoid Out4 Pulsator Front Out5 Pulsator Rear o Communication Fault This fault alert i...

Страница 105: ...rt appears immediately as soon as the error is indicated This problem usually occurs due to a valve or another severe mechanical malfunction In such situations afimilk MPC stops measuring although pul...

Страница 106: ...ain features o The valve body is made of a transparent polymer that allows you to see the flow of milk o The cover and control components are made of reinforced polypropylene for long term durability...

Страница 107: ...vacuum in the milk line the valve is closed When the valve s control input is connected to a vacuum source it opens Normally Open Air Operated Valve When there is a vacuum in the milk line the valve...

Страница 108: ...WO 5077105 VALVE N O 5 8 VACUUM OPERATED PACK OF TWO 5077106 VALVE N O 7 8 VACUUM OPERATED PACK OF TWO 5077107 VALVE 7 8 FEMALE INLET AIR OPERATED PACK OF TWO 5077108 VALVE N C 7 8 FEMALE INLET VACUUM...

Страница 109: ...ng process The fat sampler complies with these regulations The fat sampler is made up of a sampling bottle and a sampler head Mounting the Fat Sampler The Fat Sampler is mounted below the Milk Meter b...

Страница 110: ...Chapter 11 Systems Accessories AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 110...

Страница 111: ...efix Suffix Afimilk MPC Milk Meter 1 5 5 4498999 3 20 AC AE CE Afimilk MPC control box packaged With Cable 1 5 4497950 3 C Cable D type connector 1 5 4093455 See explanations above of optional cables...

Страница 112: ...0 20 E AfiFlo body valve gasket 4 4098072 AfiFlo body milk valve 5 4098070 AfiFlo body lower cover 6 4098040 AfiFlo body valve diaphragm 7 4098071 AfiFlo body solenoid valve 8 5 5000178 20 E AfiFlo bo...

Страница 113: ...AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 113 Parts List Chapter 12...

Страница 114: ...of milking session The procedure for updating software in a single unit is described in a chapter Replacing a faulty display in the user manual There are two methods for uploading a new embedded soft...

Страница 115: ...ftware installation Checking Milk Meters Operation Mode The afimilk MPC software upgrade may be performed when the control unit is in Wash mode or in Removal mode i e not during actual milking of a co...

Страница 116: ...de a side of a herringbone parallel parlor Send message and o To upgrade all of the meters in the parlor Send message and 3 The display on the meters being upgraded shows the following sequence o The...

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