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Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide 

 

 

 

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Introduction 

The purpose of this document is to detail the necessary steps and key points for fitting of Datamars 

active CollarTags and active EarTags. 

Products covered 

Tru-Test Active CollarTag 

 

Tru-Test Active EarTag 

 

Tools required 

There are no tools required to fit CollarTags. 

Ears tags require the following tools: 

 

Z2 no tEarTagger™ 

 

 

Z2 male tag (one per EarTag to be attached) 

 

Sterilising solution – such as Nolvasan, Vetericyn or an iodine solution. 

Risk Management  

 

Extreme care and caution must be exercised when attaching tags and collars to cows.  

Use two people to attach tags and collars and utilise appropriate equipment and locations while attaching 
to minise risk to people and animals, e.g. head bails, treatments stalls. 

 

 

Содержание Active CollarTag

Страница 1: ... no tools required to fit CollarTags Ears tags require the following tools Z2 no tEarTagger Z2 male tag one per EarTag to be attached Sterilising solution such as Nolvasan Vetericyn or an iodine solution Risk Management Extreme care and caution must be exercised when attaching tags and collars to cows Use two people to attach tags and collars and utilise appropriate equipment and locations while a...

Страница 2: ...ypically takes between 4 and 7 days The CollarTag and weight are already mounted on the collar Figure 1 Collar fitted with CollarTag weight and also EarTag attached at buckle To apply the tag 1 Collars have been functionally validated and switched to the correct operational mode prior to shipping 2 Record the number on the rear of the CollarTag and the Visual ID of the cow that the collar will be ...

Страница 3: ...t ear Correct positioning of the CollarTag is critical for performance CollarTags that are placed too high on the cow or too low on the cow will result in inaccurate data collection To position the tag 1 When the CollarTag is correctly positioned slide the weight so that it hangs vertically downwards at the lowest point on the collar Removal of Collars In the event that a collar needs to be remove...

Страница 4: ... between 4 and 7 days To attach the EarTag please follow the steps below 1 EarTags have been functionally validated and switched to the correct operational mode prior to shipping 2 Record the number on the rear of the EarTag and the visual ID of the cow that the EarTag will be installed on 3 Fit EarTag and male to the Z2 no tEarTagger as follows 4 Depress the metal clamp holder and place the EarTa...

Страница 5: ...may be limited by catching on the ear If there is already a tag in cow s ear then place the EarTag as close to the mid point as possible ALWAYS APPLY THE MALE TAG IN THE BACK OF THE EAR 8 Squeeze the handles firmly and hold closed When the tags have locked together the tagger arm flicks and releases the tag preventing ripped ears 9 To remove the tagger pull straight down from the cow s ear in one ...

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Страница 7: ...f the cow firmly 2 Using the EarTag removal tool slip the blade of the tool between the base of the small male side and the ear 3 Pull the tool firmly and quickly to cut through the shaft of the small male pin and remove the EarTag from the cow 4 Make sure to clean the EarTag removal tool between uses Figure 5 Z Tags Multi Cutter EarTag removal tool ...

Страница 8: ...eption which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an ex...

Страница 9: ...Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide 9 Radio parameters Max RF Power 10dBm CE RF bands 2 402 GHz 2 48 GHz Environmental Rating IP68 ...

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