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Страница 1: ...Instruction Book DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS model 2008 2007 12 18 0712 94897201 pdf ...

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Страница 3: ... Magazine 24 Milking module 24 Teat preparation module 29 Stall and gates 30 Hydraulic pump unit 32 Cleaning unit 33 Power box 34 Electrical box 34 Feeding module 34 Service switch 35 Management and supervision 35 Data communication and the VMS management software 35 Multiple systems 36 Establishing communication 36 Integration with ALPRO WE 37 Error detection and remote accessing 37 Database mana...

Страница 4: ...51 Parking the multi purpose arm 51 Setting the multi purpose arm to service mode 51 Restarting the milking station after a power failure 52 Starting the hydraulic pump unit after oil temperature oil level or motor protection alarms 52 Shutting down the hydraulic pump unit 54 Depressurising the hydraulic system 54 Resetting motor protection and control fuse 54 A complete manual milking procedure 5...

Страница 5: ...ermining positions of individual teatcups 84 Determining the position of the teat preparation cup 85 Determining the position of the camera cleaner sponge 85 Determining all teat positions at the same time 86 Determining individual teat positions 89 Automatic determining determination of all teat positions 90 Verification of determined positions 92 Verifying the positions of the teatcups 93 Verify...

Страница 6: ... 103 Daily checklist 103 Overall performance 104 Management software 106 Vacuum pump 107 Atlas Copco SF4 Full feature compressor 107 Hydraulic pump unit 108 Cleaning detergent 109 Daily maintenance 109 Cleaning equipment 109 Preparations for working safely 109 Cleaning of magazine teatcups and milk tubes 111 Cleaning of teat preparation cup 112 Cleaning of end effector 112 Cleaning of camera windo...

Страница 7: ... monthly activities 131 Removing hair from udders 131 Yearly maintenance 131 Change of hydraulic pump unit oil filter 131 Lubrication of hinges on the gates 132 Milk refrigeration 133 Maintenance schedule a summary 134 Milk sampler 137 Operation 137 About collecting milk samples 137 Collecting milk samples 137 Connecting the milk sampler 137 Starting a sampling sequence 139 Stopping a sampling seq...

Страница 8: ... Connections 147 User interface 147 Management software 148 Touch screen 148 Maintenance 149 DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS 153 Troubleshooting 153 Introduction 153 Alarms 153 Error codes 153 Types of alarms 154 Meaning and actions 155 ...

Страница 9: ...C EN 61000 2002 A1 2002 EN 55011 1998 A1 1999 A2 2002 EMC EN ISO 218 1 2006 EN775 1992 MD EN ISO 218 1 2006 EN775 1992 MD National technical standards and specifications which have been used National technical standards and specifications which have been used VMS0612 001 test report EMC from Delta VMS0612 001 test report EMC from Delta VMS0612 002 test report LVD from Semko VMS0612 002 test report...

Страница 10: ...94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 2 198 ...

Страница 11: ...efers to imminent and severe risk Failure to comply with instruction will result in serious injury or death Warning Refers to a potential but severe risk Failure to comply with instruction could result in injury or death Caution Refers to a limited risk Failure to comply with instruction could result in minor injury or product damage Note Is intended to draw attention to specific points of importa...

Страница 12: ...nto pit Note To ensure a safe and correct use of the VMS read the manual before you start to to use the VMS Safety during operation Prohibited Minors and unauthorized personnel are not allowed within the milking room unless accompanied by a responsible adult with adequate knowledge Warning The VMS system should only be operated by personnel trained by DeLaval This concerns all parts of the system ...

Страница 13: ...ote Floor markings indicates the working range of the multi purpose arm Warning When pressing the emergency stop the inertial energy in the multi purpose arm will allow it to continue to move up to one meter The multi purpose arm will be totally stopped within approximately one second FG Service mode Working mode FG Warning To avoid the risk of being injured by moving parts on the milking station ...

Страница 14: ...n necessary If you need to carry out tasks within the working range of the arm for example attaching teatcups by hand or checking udder health always set the service switch to service mode then park the arm Deactivating the multi purpose arm provides additional safety Warning Do not stay within the working range of the gates They can move without warning and there is a risk of being hit or squeeze...

Страница 15: ... in operation You may become seriously injured FG B A Warning Keep away from the multi purpose arm Risk of pinching at the junction between the lower arm A and the cylinder B Your hand or fingers may become caught and crushed Warning Keep away from the cleaning shelf area During backflush and cleaning the cleaning shelf tilts upwards and your hands or fingers may become seriously injured 7 198 ...

Страница 16: ...en the rear plate and the rear gable between the manger support and the front gable You may become seriously injured Warning Never put any part of your body inside the milking station when cow is in the milking station You might be seriously injured Warning The gates are automatically operated Never enter the milking station without setting the service switch in service mode 8 198 ...

Страница 17: ...round the milking station clean A slippery floor poses a safety hazard Warning Make sure that every cow is given the time she needs to become accustomed to the milking station A forced time schedule might make a cow panic during a milking session which could result in injuries Caution The sound pressure overrides 83dB A during teat cleaning Laser radiation Caution Laser radiation Do not stare into...

Страница 18: ...ons Robot Teaching Teach All Teat Positions Teach Teat Pos Auto Teach When verifying teat positions and testing that the arm can find teats Robot Control Test Start Positions Attach Without Cups When testing the lasers Robot Service Main Laser Teat Laser When testing misc codes 55 activates the two laser lines and 66 restarts the Camera unit Test misc codes VMS Robot Service Test Misc When using t...

Страница 19: ...he milking station and switch off the electrical power supply by turning the main switch anti clockwise before service or repair of the electrical system is carried out Use appropriate lockout tagout procedures to make sure that the power is not switched on without your knowledge Note Use the touch screen to shut down the milking station The programs executed in the milking station will then be te...

Страница 20: ...e electrical power supply to the VMS guardmaster box before opening the cover to the guardmaster box Part of the upper beam Main valve for compressed air to the milking station Warning Always shut off the main compressed air supply to the milking station before performing service or making repairs Note Even if the compress air supply has been shut off be aware that the 12 198 ...

Страница 21: ...system contains one accumulator on the upper part of the arm bracket Note that the multi purpose arm can move even though the hydraulic pump unit has been shut down Turn off the hydraulic pump unit and depressurise the accumulator on the bracket before performing service or making repairs Warning For additional safety deactivate the multi purpose arm Always set the service switch to service mode w...

Страница 22: ...mpress air supply to deactivate the lower arm parts Warning The cleaning detergents contain corrosive chemicals Be extremely careful when handling corrosive chemicals Use goggles and protective gloves Warning The multi purpose arm is driven by hydraulic oil Avoid skin contact when handling oil Repeated contact with the oil may cause severe skin injury Use protective gloves Keep away from children ...

Страница 23: ...is in manual mode be careful when cleaning parts that can move such as the feeding module the rear plate the magazine and the gates You may become seriously injured Membrane valves at the storage tank s Warning Never use your fingers directly when carrying out external cleaning of the VMS system for example when cleaning the membrane valves at the storage tank s and the milking station Use a brush...

Страница 24: ...ent these parts from moving normally and could result in injuries on people or animals as well as mechanical damage on the milking station Caution Do not use spray cans containing insecticides around the milking station This will damage the parts that are made of plastic such as the tubes for compressed air Caution Never use high pressure cleaning equipment when cleaning the milking station 16 198...

Страница 25: ... and certain parts of the multi purpose arm see the picture Ensure that the electrical box has its cover on during the cleaning procedure The milking station is classified as IP55 cd29802 Caution Avoid using cleaning chemicals when cleaning certain parts of the multi purpose arm such as cylinders accumulator valve block etc This may cause corrosion or damage to rubber or plastic parts Only use spo...

Страница 26: ...rs back on to prevent dust and dirt from causing malfunction The milking station is classified as IP55 when all covers are in place Position of warning stickers This section describes where the warning stickers are positioned on the milking station A sticker must be replaced if it falls off By safety reasons all stickers must be kept clean and readable FG 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 Warning Multi Hazar...

Страница 27: ...pdf 2007 12 18 Remote automatic startup 2 Warning Pinch point 3 Caution Laser radiation 4 Warning Squeeze risk 5 Warning System contains an accumulator Depressurize before service 6 Warning Hot surface Allow to cool before service 7 Warning Corrosive chemicals 19 198 ...

Страница 28: ... the following Read the manual Caution Floor slippery when wet Caution Risk of falling into pit if present Prohibited Minors not allowed within the VMS room unless accompanied by a responsible adult Caution Laser radiation Do not stare into beam Class 2 laser product Wavelength 655 µm Optical output power 15 mW IEC 60825 1 Edition 1 2 2001 08 Complies with FDA CFR 1040 10 2005 with the exception f...

Страница 29: ...components of the milking station It also gives a general view of the data communication between the milking station and the PC and how the other systems for example ALPRO WE are integrated to the VMS system FG L FG J FG K I D H A B C E G F The milking station consists of the following main parts A Multi purpose arm B Camera unit C Magazine D Milking module E Teat preparation module F Stall and ga...

Страница 30: ...the teat preparation cup from its home position Holding and moving the teat preparation cup to each teat during teat preparation and finally releasing the cup Fetching the teatcups from the magazine Locating and recognizing teats Attaching the teatcups Holding the milk tubes Post treatment of teats The arm is driven by hydraulic cylinders and uses two lasers and a camera to locate teats The multi ...

Страница 31: ...ronics The camera unit is made of stainless steel with a glass window It has a rubber cap for protection against dirt The glass window in front of the lasers and the camera is cleaned by water and compressed air after each milking Additionally the arm can rub the camera window against a camera cleaner sponge at regular intervals For best performance the camera unit should be cleaned regularly See ...

Страница 32: ...nd retracting the cups and to control the cleaning shelf Cleaning shelf The cleaning shelf is used during milking backflush and system cleaning During operation the cleaning shelf is moved between two positions one for milking and one for backflush and cleaning Teat preparation module See section Teat preparation module Teatcups A teatcup comprises the cup liner short flexible double tube and an c...

Страница 33: ...Control box D Receiver E Milk pump F Valves G Vacuum supply H Pulsators I Air inlet housing J Vacuum sensors A 401 A 402 A 403 A 404 A 621 A 622 FG J I B A E D G F H C Shut off and regulator valves These valves control the vacuum level in the milk tube If the vacuum level falls the shut off valves immediately blocks the vacuum supply 25 198 ...

Страница 34: ...e equipped with milk sample outtake for milk sample and DeLaval online cell counter OCC both optional equipment Purge valve FG Membran valves Valves The purge valve admits compressed air into the milk line before a system cleaning is started The compressed air pushes the remaining milk in the line to the tank The valve is also used to clear the lines of water after a system cleaning There is an in...

Страница 35: ...ng stations uses the same vacuum pump To regulate the maximum vacuum consumption of each VMS a flow regulating valve FRV is installed in the vacuum supply system This is to ensure a sufficient vacuum to each VMS Pulsators Alternates the vacuum level in the teatcup chamber so that the liner opens and closes Air inlet housing A 401 A 402 A 403 A 404 A 621 A 622 FG Air inlet housing 27 198 ...

Страница 36: ...he inlet air housing placed on the lower beam Before the air enters the air hoses connected to the air inlet ducts on the rear side of the magazine it is filtered in the air bleed filter All air in the VMS system is filtered before it is put into use The air is then transferred further on through the milk tube air inlet duct and finally it reaches the air inlet hole in the connection piece Vacuum ...

Страница 37: ...ter tank Teat preparation is performed by the teat preparation module which is a part of the magazine This module has its own distinct functions such as teat cleaning drawing foremilk and drying teats The module has a cup that is designed especially for these tasks The wastewater and the foremilk are transported to the wastewater tank in the milking module and are never mixed with the extracted mi...

Страница 38: ...g system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 cd29900 Blocking frames Gate support Rear gable Front gable Lower beam Upper beam Gate section Stall and gates The stall consists of five parts Rear gable Front gable Upper beam Lower beam Gate section 30 198 ...

Страница 39: ...ensor on upper beam Exit gate Entrance gate Pneumatic cylinders Transponder reader A cow detection sensor on top of the upper beam detects a cow when she enters the station The exit gate has a transponder reader that identifies each cow carrying a transponder The gates are controlled by two pneumatic cylinders 31 198 ...

Страница 40: ...stem VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 Hydraulic pump unit cd29802 The hydraulic pump unit The hydraulic pump unit is placed on the bracket of the multi purpose arm The short distance to the multi purpose arm reduces the need of long hydraulic lines 32 198 ...

Страница 41: ...t is integrated in the milking station The detergents pumps pump the detergents into the charge vessel where the detergents are mixed with warm water There is no need for calibration of the detergent pumps A pressure sensor placed on top of the sensor pipe ensure correct dosing of detergents The maintenance is limited to exchange of detergent tubes at the detergent pumps 33 198 ...

Страница 42: ...of the cabinet It contains motor protection for the hydraulic pump and the milk pump and a control fuse for internal wiring and transformers Electrical box The milking station is controlled by programs executed in the station s computer located in the electrical box Feeding module cd29900 Feeding module Manger The feeding module consists of two main parts Feed dispensers Manger 34 198 ...

Страница 43: ...hen you need to enter the working range of the milking station When the service switch is in service mode any sequence is stopped the moving parts are blocked and remote operation is not possible The parts can however be moved by manual commands Turning the switch back to operation mode will make the milking station ready for operation again Management and supervision Data communication and the VM...

Страница 44: ...ltiple systems The management software can handle up to four milking stations and thereby up to four separate herds In addition left side entry or right side entry stations can be used within the same VMS system Establishing communication Communication between the PC and the milking station is established during the start of the system The PC and the station can be started in any order If the PC i...

Страница 45: ...article number 94847401 Error detection and remote accessing An all around the clock all the year round automatically operated system creates numerous demands not only in terms of maintenance and service but also in terms of safety and reliability The VMS system has a number of features to fulfill these demands One of these features is the ability to issue alarms Alarms can be of different severit...

Страница 46: ... as voice messages to any type of telephone Remote accessing by service personnel provides a means to maintain the system at a high level of performance A service person can for example fine tune the system configuration by accessing the farm PC from his or her laptop Another feature of remote accessing is calibration of the multi purpose arm by a centrally located computer Database management The...

Страница 47: ...on If possible always restart and shut down the milking station from the touch screen as the programs in the milking station s computer then will be terminated properly In case of an emergency use the emergency buttons on the milking station This will shut off the compressed air the electrical power and the vacuum supply to the milking station and will also deactivate the arm The Start I button is...

Страница 48: ...ion is in automatic mode after the start up the system will initiate operating automatically that is the milking station will allow cows to enter the station and start milking sessions automatically Manual mode after the station start up is the default setting but can be changed to automatic mode if preferred To have the setting changed contact your service engineer Milk lines are drained when the...

Страница 49: ... mode If for example the working mode has changed during teat preparation this procedure will first be completed before the station stops and changes to manual mode From manual to automatic mode In this case the milking station will carry on in automatic mode from the step it has reached in the milking sequence If for example the working mode has changed during the main milking phase the station w...

Страница 50: ... The position of the camera cleaner sponge Determining teat positions start positions needs to be done every time a new cow is introduced Teat positions will be updated after each successful attachment and complete milking in order to take the changing form of the udder during the lactation period into account The cow must be registered in the database before the teat positions can be determined N...

Страница 51: ...be taken when the multi purpose arm has difficulty in attaching teatcups on one or several cows Udder geometry teat anatomy The cows should fulfil the following requirements of the udder geometry A Not less than 30 mm B Not less than 30 mm C Not less than 270 mm and not more than 750 mm D Not less than 15 mm E Not more than 45 degrees F Not less than 30 mm The diameter of a teat should not be less...

Страница 52: ...s and impair the teat location further Cut the hair on the udders to avert this problem Teats shall always be kept free from hair Fetch and start positions Failure or low performance when fetching or attaching cups may be due to inaccurate position programming Re determining the positions may help Good teat positions start positions are best achieved when the cow is due for milking FG Camera windo...

Страница 53: ...omatic procedures for instance the teat preparation Manual milking with teat cleaning in the traditional way may then be an option to overcome the cow s initial reluctance Manual milking might also be considered when cows with a teat anatomy unsuitable for automatic milking need to be milked when milking colostrum from newly calved cows or when some teats of a cow should not be milked to tank Atta...

Страница 54: ...number one should always be attached to the right rear teat In automatic mode the multi purpose arm automatically holds the milk tubes after attachment of the teatcups However the arm can also be made to hold the milk tubes if the teatcups have been attached by hand This prevents the milk tubes from being stepped on by the cows and the tubes from being dragged on the floor See the section Support ...

Страница 55: ...ical power by turning the main switch clockwise Press the start button then wait as it takes a few seconds until the Waiting for cow window appears on the touch screen Note that the milking station may already be in automatic mode after it has been started In this case the instructions below should not be carried out If the milking station is in manual mode 2 In the Waiting for cow window press th...

Страница 56: ...milk lines are drained during shutdown of the station To transport residual milk in the lines to the storage tank see the section Emptying the receiver and purging the milk lines in this chapter On the touch screen 1 Press the VMS button in the top right corner This will display the VMS menu 2 Press the Shutdown VMS button and confirm 3 Wait a couple of seconds until the touch screen is blank 4 Tu...

Страница 57: ...firm that you have decided to restart the milking station Switching from manual to automatic mode Auto and manual window 1 Press the Auto button at the top of the touch screen to display the Auto and manual window The Auto button has no cross beside if the station is in manual mode 2 In the Auto and manual window press the Auto button Switching from automatic to manual mode 1 Press the Auto button...

Страница 58: ...the top of the touch screen to display the Auto and manual window 2 To stop the multi purpose arm press the Abort Robot op and enter Manual Mode or Abort Current Robot Operation button This will also put the station in manual mode 3 You can press the Cancel button if you do not want to make any changes to the working mode and the arm s activity 50 198 ...

Страница 59: ...o go to its home position when it has been stopped If this happens use the parking function to send the arm to its home position Note Ensure that the station is in manual mode On the touch screen 1 Press the VMS button in the top right corner This will display the VMS menu 2 Press the Robot service button This will display the Robot service window 3 Press the Park button This will park the multi p...

Страница 60: ...he milking station will be in manual mode if the default value is set to manual mode To switch the milking station to automatic mode see the section Switching from manual to automatic mode above Starting the hydraulic pump unit after oil temperature oil level or motor protection alarms The oil temperature and oil level sensors triggers an alarm and stops the operation of the hydraulic pump unit wh...

Страница 61: ...0 C If necessary open the oil cap and fill the pump unit with hydraulic oil recommended by DeLaval Warning The multi purpose arm is driven by hydraulic oil Avoid skin contact when handling oil Repeated contact with the oil may cause severe skin injury Keep away from children and animals Caution Only use DeLaval synthetic oil Mixing this oil with hydraulic standard oil or any other type of oil may ...

Страница 62: ... depressurising screw 1 Turn off the main switch 2 On the hydraulic valve block open the depressurising screw until the system is depressurised 3 Verify that the system is depressurised using a manometer Resetting motor protection and control fuse Warning Service should only be carried out by personnel with the proper training and authorisation This concerns all parts of the system Before anything...

Страница 63: ...Reset the motor protection 4 Close the cover and close the two latches The power box main box Main switch 5 Turn on the electrical power supply by turning the main switch clockwise Resetting control fuse F03 1 Shut off the electrical power supply by turning the main switch anti clockwise 2 Open the two latches on the power box and open the cover 3 Reset the control fuse 4 Close the cover and close...

Страница 64: ...e Waiting for cow window press the Accept cow button to make the station ready to receive a cow Prepare cow for milking window 4 Press the Prepare Cow for Milking tab 5 Make sure that the cow has been identified An identified cow is indicated by the cow number an unidentified by 0 zero If the cow has not been identified press the Manual Identification button enter the cow number on the keypad and ...

Страница 65: ...lk destination below 10 Press the Attach Cups Auto button to make the multi purpose arm attach the teatcups The station will start milking as soon as each cup has been attached Note Never move a teatcup from one teat to another without using the buttons Stop milking and Start milking Otherwise the start positions the arm s latest attach positions will be incorrectly updated Tip The multi purpose a...

Страница 66: ...en the milking is complete press the After Treatment tab 11 Press the Disinfect button to make the multi purpose arm disinfect the teats 12 When disinfection is complete press the Release Cow button to open the exit gate and release the cow 13 Press the Backflush button to carry out backflush 58 198 ...

Страница 67: ...ice mode 1 Press the VMS button in the top right corner This will display the VMS menu 2 Press the Stall Control button The buttons are used in the following way Stall control left side entry station Open and Close buttons opens or closes the entrance and the exit gates Release Rear Plate releases the rear plate against the back legs of the cow to make the teat attachment work properly Pull Back R...

Страница 68: ...ton 3 Choose to enter either the cow number or the transponder number The cow number is default 4 Enter the number on the keypad The number will be shown above the keypad Use the Clear button if you enter the wrong number 5 Press the Ask for Permission to Milk button A request will now be sent to the management software 6 The procedure can be cancelled by pressing the Cancel button Change of desti...

Страница 69: ...Operation DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 Teat attach and milking window 2 Press the Milk Destination Settings button 61 198 ...

Страница 70: ...anagement System Milk Destination Milk destination set to Manual Milk Destination This is the setting for the Management System Milk Destination current milking session It is possible to change milk destination by clicking Manual Milk Destination The milk destination can now be set manually 62 198 ...

Страница 71: ...he Start Milking Right rear button This releases teatcup Right rear and turns the vacuum on in the milk tube Take the cup and attach it to teat number 1 3 Press the Start Milking Left rear button Take the cup and attach it to teat number 2 4 Press the Start Milking Right front button Take the cup and attach it to teat number 3 5 Press the Start Milking Left front button Take the cup and attach it ...

Страница 72: ...hat the station is in manual mode The pictures are valid for a left side entry station 1 Press the Teat Attach and Milking tab on the touch screen 2 Press the Attach Manually button The cups will be released in pairs Teatcups 1 and 2 will be released first then 3 and 4 3 Take each pair of teatcups and attach them to the correct teats FG 64 198 ...

Страница 73: ...ous pages and use these pictures as guidance when working with a right side entry station Note that the buttons for the front and rear teats are placed differently on the touch screen Teat attach and milking right side entry station FG Support of milk tubes Note Ensure that the station is in manual mode To hold the milk tubes on the touch screen 1 Press the VMS button in the top right corner This ...

Страница 74: ...d purging the milk lines Milk transport service and maintenance window Note Ensure that the station is in manual mode Emptying the receiver and purging the milk lines are done from the Milk transport service and maintenance window On the touch screen 1 Press the VMS button in the top right corner This will display the VMS menu 2 Press the Milk transport Service button To empty the receiver press t...

Страница 75: ...he touch screen 1 Set the service switch in service mode 2 Press the VMS button in the top right corner 3 Press the Stall Control button 4 Press the Stall Air button Make sure that there is no cross beside the button This means that the air supply to the gates is shut off Tank emptying Note It is very important that the dairy personnel is informed about all handling and safety aspects concerning t...

Страница 76: ...atically Next the hose from the dairy truck is connected to the tank outlet the pick up valve is opened and the tank emptying started When the tank has been emptied and the hose disconnected the tank cleaning is started When both systems have been cleaned milking is resumed Options There are two main options regarding tank emptying in an FCC system 1 Milk delivery to the tank is not permitted afte...

Страница 77: ...uestions about these settings For instructions about how to specify the delay of milk delivery or put differently the time milking can continue after tank emptying has started see chapter Milking station in the instruction book VMSMgmt 2007 Tank emptying FCC milk delivery to tank is stopped immediately Pick up button 1 Press the yellow pick up button on the tank s controlling cleaning unit The but...

Страница 78: ...to the tank outlet Button Indicator LED Pick up valve button 6 To start tank emptying open the pick up valve by pressing the pick up valve button in the lower right corner of the operating panel Pressing twice on the button closes the valve The cooling will now be stopped automatically If it is not possible to empty the tank completely press the yellow pick up button once more Note that this will ...

Страница 79: ...emptying The yellow pick up button will continue flashing until the milking station has finished milking the cow or the timer has elapsed and until the milk has been pumped over to the tank and the milk and the cleaning valve have switched position At this point the button will stop flashing and shine with steady light The idea is here to start the tank emptying before all this takes place 2 Check...

Страница 80: ...ve will then be closed and the milk and the cleaning valve return to their original milking positions Stop cooling button 7 Stop the cooling by pressing the stop cooling button on the operating panel For the cooling to stop automatically the pick up button must shine with steady light and the pick up valve be open 8 When the pick up button shines with steady light and the tank is empty disconnect ...

Страница 81: ...s is however carried out by using the MRC keypad MRC Milk room controller instead of the operating panel on the tank The options regarding tank emptying are also the same as for FCC systems See Options above Warning To ensure that you carry out the tank emptying procedure safely and properly see the tank manual for any additional notes Cleaning lamp Pick up button lamp Alarm lamp Milking lamp Pick...

Страница 82: ...l in progress and the VMS system will convey milk to the tank when the session is complete or the delay has elapsed Inlet to tank has not yet been closed Flashing Button has been pressed to notify the VMS system that tank emptying is about to take place Milking session is still in progress and the VMS system will convey milk to the tank when the session is complete or the delay has elapsed Inlet t...

Страница 83: ... outlet 8 Fit the black cap on the tank outlet 9 Start the tank cleaning Tank emptying process VMS IN cooling systems Milk valve Inlet for VMS system Receiver tank Pick up valve Storage tank In an Instant cooling system the milk in the receiver tank must first be pumped over to the storage tank before the tank emptying can begin When the milk has been conveyed to the storage tank the milk valve at...

Страница 84: ...tying DeLaval storage tanks Pick up box with milk pump button 1 To pump the milk in the receiver tank to the storage tank press the milk pump button on the pick up box Button Indicator LED Agitator button 2 Press the agitator button on the storage tank and stir the milk for at least two minutes Stop cooling button 3 When the stirring is complete press the stop cooling button to switch off the cool...

Страница 85: ... open the pick up valve by pressing the pick up valve button in the lower right corner of the operating panel Pressing twice on the button closes the valve 8 When the tank is empty disconnect the hose from the tank outlet 9 Fit the black cap on the tank outlet Start stop cleaning button 10 Press the start stop cleaning button to start the tank cleaning Tank emptying storage tanks from other manufa...

Страница 86: ...3 When the stirring is complete switch off the cooling 4 If desired take a milk sample via the manhole at the top of the tank 5 Remove the grey cap from the tank outlet 6 Connect the hose of the dairy truck to the tank outlet 7 To start the tank emptying open the pick up valve by pressing the Start button on the pick up box The Stop button closes the valve 9 When the tank is empty disconnect the h...

Страница 87: ...tation and right side entry station pictures The joystick is a two hand operation device This means that the safety button on the back of the joystick must be pressed half way in to enable the multi purpose arm to move and to make it possible to use the positioning buttons on the front This is the case whenever you want to move the multi purpose arm with the service switch in service mode also whe...

Страница 88: ...s you have decided to determine This is done from the touch screen 3 Moving the multi purpose arm carefully to the desired position by using the joystick 4 Pressing the confirm button OK on the joystick to verify the position If it is ok the multi purpose arm moves away from the cup position 5 If the camera cleaning nozzle start to spray after the confirm button OK has been pressed this means The ...

Страница 89: ...uttons in the Robot teaching window have the following functions Teach All Teat Positions for determining all teat positions at the same time Teach All Cup Positions for determining the positions of all the teatcups at the same time Teach Teatcleaner Position for determining the position of the teat preparation cup Teach Camera clean Pos for determining the position of the camera cleaning Cow Numb...

Страница 90: ...rvice switch in service mode 2 Press the VMS button in the top right corner 3 Press the Manual Teach button 3 On the VMS menu press the Robot Teaching button 4 Press the Teach All Cup Positions button This will move the arm to an initial position near the teatcups 5 Hold the safety button on the joystick and keep it held during the procedure 6 Press and release the confirm button OK on the joystic...

Страница 91: ...or will respond by magnetically attach the teatcup and then release it The arm will move away a short distance from the teatcup Repeat the two previous sub steps for the remaining teatcups The order of determining the positions of the teatcups is shown in the picture The arm will be parked and the positions will be saved in the VMS database when you have confirmed the position of the last teatcup ...

Страница 92: ...ch Teat Cup Position buttons 3 Hold the safety button on the joystick and keep it held during the procedure 4 Press and release the confirm button OK on the joystick as the appearing pop up window requests 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Teatcup positions for left side entry station Teach Cup Position Right Rear 1 Teach Cup Position Left Rear 2 Teach Cup Position Right Front 3 Teach Cup Po...

Страница 93: ...paration cup 6 Press the Confirm button OK on the joystick Note To cancel the procedure you have to press the Done Teaching Robot then Auto at the top of the touch screen and finally Abort Current Robot op and Enter Manual mode buttons Determining the position of the camera cleaner sponge Note Ensure that the station is in manual mode 1 Set the service switch in service position 2 To start the pro...

Страница 94: ...ered the station allow some time for the cow to be identified 6 Set the service switch in service mode 7 Press the VMS Robot Teaching Manual Teach buttons Robot teaching window 8 Make sure that the cow has been identified An identified cow is indicated by the cow number an unidentified by 0 zero If the cow has not been identified then press the Identify Cow button enter the cow number on the keypa...

Страница 95: ...the cow 14 Hold the safety button on the joystick and keep it held during the procedure 15 Press and release the confirm button OK on the joystick as the appearing pop up window requests FG 16 Follow the instructions on the touch screen Move the arm carefully forward with the joystick so that the end effector is near the teat Try to imagine a teatcup in the end efector Make sure that the red laser...

Страница 96: ... entry station The arm will be parked when the last position has been determined The teat positions for the cow are now saved in the VMS database The procedure can be cancelled at any time Note If the cow has short teats it is important to move the end effector close to the teat in order to obtain a good position 88 198 ...

Страница 97: ...ess the Teach Teat Pos button for the teat whose position you have decided to determine 3 Follow the instructions on the touch screen and the sub steps for step 11 on the previous page Note Determining all teat positions at the same time is the recommended method If you determine the position of a rear teat for example number 3 re determining the position of the corresponding front teat is recomme...

Страница 98: ...ermining of teat positions only works for cows with four teats Automatic determination of teat positions is enabled on a per cow basis in the the management software For more information see chapter VMS cow settings in the instruction book VMSMgmt 2007 Milking station in automatic mode When a cow with milking permission enters the stall in automatic mode and automatic determination of teat positio...

Страница 99: ...utton Make sure that there is no cross beside the button 5 When the cow has entered the station allow some time for the cow to be identified 1 Set the service switch in service mode 5 Press the VMS Robot Teaching buttons 6 Make sure that the cow has been identified An identified cow indicated by the cow number an unidentified by 0 zero If the cow has not been identified then press the Identify Cow...

Страница 100: ...r Short Cow button The position of the manger will be saved in the database when you have completed the procedure 10 Press the Close Stall Control button to close the Stall control window 11 Press Done teaching robot Auto teach A pop up window shows Set the service switch to work mode 12 Set the service switch to working mode 13 Automatic determination of all teat positions starts automatically an...

Страница 101: ... go to the Robot control window by pressing the VMS Robot control buttons Verifying the positions of the teatcups In this test the arm moves to the magazine picks up each teatcup and releases it Press the Test Pickup Cups button Verifying the position of the teat preparation cup In this test the arm fetches the teat preparation cup pulls it out then releases it Press the Test pickup cleaner button...

Страница 102: ...Start Positions button to start the test When the arm moves to the first position check that the position is good enough for attachment then press the Confirm button on the joystick Repeat the previous step for the remaining positions Searching for teats In this test the arm searches for the teats of an identified cow to verify that it can find the teats The arm performs the test without fetching ...

Страница 103: ... cleaning in place CIP in general Contents This chapter contains the following sections General advice for achieving good cleaning results Detergents and detergent dosing Maintenance and calibration Starting cleaning or rinsing from the touch screen Viewing the progress of a cleaning process General advice for achieving good cleaning results Water quality Water has a great importance for the clean...

Страница 104: ...should be clean clear and should not have a poor smell Detergent consumption and concentration Make sure that the supply of detergent is sufficient to carry out regular cleaning However do not buy large supplies since active components decompose with time Sufficient concentration of detergents must be used At too low concentrations impurities will not be dissolved and rinsed out of the system See ...

Страница 105: ...ot water a bigger boiler may be needed Always consult your DeLaval service engineer if you have questions water temperature detergents water temperature water supply etcetera Detergents and detergent dosing Alkaline dominant cleaning scheme A phosphated alkaline detergent such as DeLaval Ultra can handle water hardness up to 30 dH If the hardness is higher than this water treatment is necessary Th...

Страница 106: ...dic cleaning Cidmax Dosing Cidmax Hardness dH Dosing Ultra Frequency of acidic cleaning Cidmax Dosing Cidmax 1 10 0 50 One every 7th cleaning occasion 0 50 1 10 0 50 One every 7th cleaning occasion 0 50 10 20 0 75 One every 4th cleaning occasion 0 60 10 20 0 75 One every 4th cleaning occasion 0 60 20 1 00 One every 2nd cleaning occasion 0 80 20 1 00 One every 2nd cleaning occasion 0 80 Alternating...

Страница 107: ...ners larger than 25 kilograms 20 litres Do not store detergents at temperatures above 25 C for example in the machine room or other warm rooms compartments See the manufacturer s advice for additional notes about storage Dosing parameters Note Never change parameter settings without first consulting your DeLaval service engineer Maintenance and calibration FG Pressure sensor Tubes Detergent pumps ...

Страница 108: ... This will open the Cleaning and rinsing window 5 The settings for the six avaliable cleaning programs are made by the service engineer in the management software You can select one of these six cleaning programs The selected program is the one you use when starting manual rinsing and cleaning from the touch screen If you selected the wrong type of cleaning rinsing or changed your mind press butto...

Страница 109: ... information about the cleaning process by pressing the Close Cleaning and Rinsing button Below is an example of a system cleaning Elapsed time of the cleaning process White Ongoing cleaning type and phase Blue Each cleaning phase is displayed at the top of the window When the cleaning session starts each phase changes colour progressively from left to right Blue means that the cleaning phase has ...

Страница 110: ...Operation VMS cleaning 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 Elapsed time of the cleaning process is displayed in the middle left section 102 198 ...

Страница 111: ...oducts that is compressor vacuum pump and the refrigeration equipment have their own manuals or handbooks A maintenance schedule is provided at the end of this chapter The schedule includes maintenance tasks that has to be carried out Maintenance routines for the milk sampler are covered in a separate chapter see Milk sampler Maintenance Warning Before carrying out any kind of maintenance read the...

Страница 112: ...n works properly FG Rear plate Movements of the rear plate The plate should tilt forwards and rest against the back legs of the cow and be pulled back to the upright position when the cow has left the milking station FG Multi purpose arm The arm should move and rotate smoothly and be able to fetch cups without difficulty Re determine the cup positions if necessary Proper functioning of the rear pl...

Страница 113: ...eck the teat cleaning sealings concerning wear and leakage Function of disinfect spray To maintain good udder health check that all teats are disinfected properly Refill disinfect liquid if necessary The liquid is kept in the front section of the milking station Movements of the magazine between milking and cleaning backflush position To avoid stop alarms check that the movements appear normal Bac...

Страница 114: ... In the management software program in the PC functions such as cow monitoring status and reports should be checked daily For further information about the functions see instruction book VMSMgmt 2007 Check the Status window to get information about milking sessions actions that the milking station carries out and deviations which may indicate that some part of the system is not working properly Co...

Страница 115: ... that came with the product Atlas Copco SF4 Full feature compressor Check that the air pressure is between 7 8 bar Make sure that the ventilation or heating is sufficient to maintain ambient temperature between 10 and 30 C Check the dew point gauge Drain the condensed water manually The compressor should never be exposed to temperatures below 0 zero The ambient temperature of the compressor should...

Страница 116: ...pump unit should not rise above 40 C Check the oil level on the indicator Oil level should not decrease below the minimum level Minimum oil mark is located at the same level as 60 C If necessary open the oil cap and fill the pump unit with oil Warning The multi purpose arm is driven by hydraulic oil Avoid skin contact when handling oil Repeated contact with the oil may cause severe skin injury Kee...

Страница 117: ...below are Magazine teatcups and milk tubes Teat preparation module Feeding module Stall and floor Cleaning equipment One or two brushes One or two buckets A piece of pneumatic hose 6 mm in diameter A screwdriver with a flat blade Mild cleaning detergent Water hose Preparations for working safely Before cleaning the milking station do the following FG FG Work mode Service mode 1 Put the milking sta...

Страница 118: ...supply is shut For instructions see the following sections in the chapter DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS Operation Switching from automatic to manual mode Deactivating the multi purpose arm Stall and feeding functions Shutting off the compressed air to the gates The following parts on the milking station should be cleaned daily FG B A A Magazine teatcups and milk tubes B Teat preparation mod...

Страница 119: ...tubes using water mild cleaning detergent and a brush Check the liners and tubes for punctures or other damage 4 Use the water hose to remove dirt from rollers sealing collars nozzles and splash guard 5 Flush the teatcups and milk tubes with water to remove the cleaning detergent 6 Retract the teatcups back into the magazine by pressing the Retract button for each teatcup 7 Check that the cords be...

Страница 120: ...ush with water to remove the cleaning detergent FG Teat preparation cup home position Lid 5 Flush the home position including the lid 6 Retract the teat preparation cup by pressing Cleaner Park Weight 7 Check that the cord between the retraction cylinder and the pulley is tight and not damaged or worn 8 Press the Close Teatcleaner Serv and Maint button to close the window Cleaning of end effector ...

Страница 121: ...er Cleaning of camera window Always use soft and clean towels Change the towels several times during the cleaning to avoid scratching the window with the dirt 1 Flush the camera unit with water Wait a moment to let the water dissolve the dirt 2 Carefully remove the dissolved dirt with a damp and clean towel 3 If the water did not dissolve all the dirt apply a mixture of water and a mild cleaning d...

Страница 122: ...rgent could affect the silicone sealing of the camera Note The aluminium cover on the camera unit discolours when in repeated contact with acid Note Acidic solutions entering into the end effector will eventually damage the end effector internals Do not use detergent on the camera sponge The procedure below should not be used as daily routine only when needed Caution Do not use brushes high pressu...

Страница 123: ...3 Rinse the camera housing thoroughly to remove the detergent If the coating cannot be removed with acidic detergent very carefully use a razor blade instead Be careful not to scratch the glass or harm the silicone Cleaning of feeding module Funnel Manger Transponder reader Dispenser Warning Never put any part of your body between the rear plate and the rear gable between the manger support and th...

Страница 124: ...ean manger causes high bacteria growing and may make cows sick and reluctant to enter the station 6 To prevent mould from growing and the feed stuff to clog together dry blow the feed tube feeding hose and lid with compressed air 7 Dry the funnel and manger using a clean towel 8 Put back the second dispenser if any and fasten it 9 Close the feed tube lid by pressing the follwing buttons on the tou...

Страница 125: ... and the front gable or between the chute and dispenser You may become seriously injured Floor mat Gates 1 Clean all parts that have been in contact with the cows such as the gates floor mats and the lower beam Use water mild cleaning detergent and a brush 2 Clean the rear plate by using a water hose or a brush if necessary Note Use a special brush for the rear plate to avoid spreading bacteria 3 ...

Страница 126: ...lk or is in a cleaning process If so wait until the process is completed All milking stations is now first purging milk to tank and then closing the tank valve The system is now prepared for filter exchange 2 Remove the locking nut and pull the handle to remove the internal assembly 3 Inspect the interior parts for cleanliness Clean the unit if required 4 Pull the handle to remove the guiding rod ...

Страница 127: ...Maintenance DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 Milk filter exchange button Milk room controller 1 9 2 4 5 6 7 8 119 198 ...

Страница 128: ...y milking system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 Weekly maintenance Milk filter unit cleaning interior parts cd24789 Remove and hand clean the following parts Locking nut Guiding rod with particular attention to the lid Spring 120 198 ...

Страница 129: ...nsor on the upper beam To avoid stop alarm wipe the cow detection sensor on top of the station carefully using a clean towel or cloth Dust may deposit on the sensor and impair detection Cow detection sensors Smart selection gate If the system uses a smart selection gate perform the same procedure for all three cow detection sensors on the gate 121 198 ...

Страница 130: ...perature is approximately 30 C 5 Rerun the process a number of times to allow the water temperature to stabilise 6 When the check is complete press the Cleaner Park Weight button to retract the teat preparation cup 7 Press the Close Teatcleaner Serv and Maint button to close the window Check of Oil recirculation system ORS If the system uses ORS check the following Check that the lubrication rate ...

Страница 131: ...e reason of deterioration of liners is due to contact with milk chemicals hot water and steam In addition liners wear out during operational lifetime Consequences of failure to follow maintenance schedule Overuse of liners and abuse of detergent leads to deterioration of the material properties The first sign of this is that the liner sucks air the mouthpiece lip is damaged Liner air sucking leads...

Страница 132: ...Maintenance DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 Removal 1 FG 1 Remove the teatcup from the flexible tube 2 FG FG 2 Use the pipe tool to remove the connector pipe 124 198 ...

Страница 133: ... 3 Remove the old liner using the assembly tool 4 Always clean the teatcups to get rid of possible fat dirt on the surface 5 Check that the teatcup is free from sharp edges etc FG FG 1 Installation 1 Attach the loop of the assembly tool onto the down end of the new liner 125 198 ...

Страница 134: ...ary milking system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 FG Handle Barrel 2 2 Insert the handle of the assembly tool into the barrel of the liner FG 3 3 Insert the liner into the teatcup FG 4 4 Fit the liner head onto the teatcup 126 198 ...

Страница 135: ...p Make sure that the metal rope lock is above the edge of the teatcup Pull the handle smoothly but in one movement in an angle of 0 45 degrees until the liner is in the right position Note Do not pull the handle straight up FG 6 6 Check that the liner is installed as shown in the picture FG 7 7 Use the pipe tool to insert the connector pipe 127 198 ...

Страница 136: ... ORS Change the air filter Change oil and oil filter Note For instructions and troubleshooting see the instruction book for ORS Service personnel should check that the ORS works properly at each visit Change time 600 hours Type of wear The reason of deterioration is due to mechanical operation and heat contact Consequences of failure to follow maintenance schedule If old oil is mixed with new oil ...

Страница 137: ...Type of wear The reason of deterioration of tubes is due to contact with milk chemicals hot water and steam In addition liners wear out during operational lifetime Consequences of failure to follow maintenance schedule Risk of collapsed tubes and punctures especially around the nipple connections if the tubes are damaged during take off This leads to decreased vacuum risk of bacterial growth and t...

Страница 138: ...e rubber tubes Check the rubber tubes on the arm for tear and wear Check the tubes and couplings for oil leakage Type of wear The reason of deterioration is due to the mechanical operation Check of Atlas Copco SF4 Full feature compressor Check the air filter Consequences of failure to follow maintenance schedule Inadequate function of the compressor will cause poor stall operation Note For instruc...

Страница 139: ... This might make it difficult for the image interpreting software to distinguish a teat from other objects Shaved udders prevent these kind of problems Teats should always be kept free from hair Yearly maintenance Change of hydraulic pump unit oil filter Change of hydraulic pump unit oil filter must be done at least once a year or when the oil filter indicator is red The hydraulic pump unit must b...

Страница 140: ...not being worn out lubricate the hinges from the grease nipples once a year If the gate has a big workload that is more than 300 passages per day more frequent lubrication intervals may be necessary Check the condition of the hinges once a month and lubricate if necessary Hinges Separation gate Separation gate If the system uses a separation gate carry out the same procedure for hinges on the sepa...

Страница 141: ...enance intervals quarterly Maintenance intervals yearly Check point Maintenance intervals monthly Maintenance intervals quarterly Maintenance intervals yearly 1 Clean the detergent container and the caps X 1 Clean the detergent container and the caps X 2 Clean the air vent X 2 Clean the air vent X 3 Clean the grey cap and rubber plate double outlet X 3 Clean the grey cap and rubber plate double ou...

Страница 142: ...ation X Cleaning of milking station X Change of filter sock X Change of filter sock X Milk filter unit cleaning interior parts X Milk filter unit cleaning interior parts X Cleaning of cow detection sensors X Cleaning of cow detection sensors X Check of teat preparation module X Check of teat preparation module X Check of hydraulic pump unit oil filter indicator X Check of hydraulic pump unit oil f...

Страница 143: ...ydraulic pump unit oil filter X Note The table above does not include the maintenance schedule of the refrigerator equipment For the summary of the refrigerator equipment see the section above Note For ORS vacuum pump DVP F or VP 700 and the compressor applicable manuals must be used Note Maintenance of vacuum pump depends on choice of product type In other words service is carried out in differen...

Страница 144: ...Maintenance DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 136 198 ...

Страница 145: ...aning is inconvenient or impractical see the section Manual cleaning in chapter Milk sampler Maintenance Reports about sampling sequences can be accessed in the management software Sampling reports are located in System reports VMS cow reports Milk sampling For more information about reports see chapter Reports in the instruction book VMSMgmt 2007 Collecting milk samples There are three main steps...

Страница 146: ... 3 3 Shut off the vacuum to the receiver using the manual valve 4 Attach the milk hose to the milk pump connection on the milk pump see picture FG ALCOM bus connector Control box 5 Connect the electrical cable to the ALCOM bus connector on the control box 138 198 ...

Страница 147: ... milk sampler has not been used more than three days it may need to be cleaned before being used again That is why the sampling sequence is normally started just before a system cleaning Note Make sure to check the settings for milk sampling in the management software before starting a sampling sequence For further information see chapter Milking station in the instruction book VMSMgmt 2007 Sampli...

Страница 148: ...ping a sampling sequence A sampling sequence is stopped manually from the touch screen after a system cleaning 1 Put the milking station into manual mode and start a system cleaning The runner then goes to the 0 zero point 2 After the system cleaning press the Stop Milk Sampling button on the Milk sampler window Sample tray Runner at zero point Control box cover Sample compartment 3 With the runne...

Страница 149: ...n the milk sampler during a system cleaning Manual cleaning will only be performed when the milk sampler has not been cleaned by the VMS If any parts such as a silicone hose is been damaged or have deteriorated additional maintenance will be needed Manual cleaning Tools Syringe without needle cd25164 Control box cover 1 Main cover 1 Open the control box cover and the main cover 141 198 ...

Страница 150: ...wash them using a mild detergent then rinse again with water to remove detergent If the milk sampler has not been cleaned for a long time milk residues may be impossible to remove in which case the tubes should be replaced See the additional maintenance below 5 First disassemble the container then rinse it with lukewarm water and clean with appropriate detergents Finally rinse again with water to ...

Страница 151: ...be wheel The three hoses as shown on the figure must be changed if they have been deteriorated or can not be cleaned properly Due to the tricky operation only the hose changing on the tube wheel has been described 1 Sample tube Changing the silicone hose on the tube wheel 1 Lift the sample tube that is inserted in the runner 143 198 ...

Страница 152: ...e hose and remove it from the hole Note Keep finger on the tube wheel to prevent it revolving too fast If you let the tube wheel rotate freely the spring will be damaged and must then be replaced 5 Return the wheel slowly to the start position 6 To fit a new silicone hose onto the tube wheel turn the tube wheel 8 times clockwise 7 Push the silicone hose through the hole in the wheel 8 Allow the sp...

Страница 153: ...Maintenance Milk sampler 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 9 9 Reinsert the sample tube into the silicone hose 250 mm 10 10 Check that about 250 mm of the tube protrudes from the hole in the wheel 145 198 ...

Страница 154: ...Maintenance Milk sampler 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 146 198 ...

Страница 155: ...Monitoring and on the touch screen Sick cows can be identified in an early state OCC is based on the same technology as DeLaval Cell Counter DCC Connections The DeLaval online cell counter is connected to the following media and equipment Sample milk from the milk pump outlet Electric power 12 24V from the power box Warm water from the teat cleaner water supply ALCOM bus for data communication Dra...

Страница 156: ...e chapter VMS cow settings in the instruction book VMSMgmt 2007 Touch screen The touch screen is used for fault handling maintenance brief cell count data and historical data about the DeLaval online cell count OCC Note that the DeLaval online cell counter OCC information on the touch screen is available only if DeLaval online cell counter OCC is activated in the management software On the touch s...

Страница 157: ... counter OCC cabinet Do the following to replace an empty reagent and detergent or full waste container The DeLaval online cell count OCC in manual mode 1 On the touch screen go to the OCC window by pressing VMS Miscellaneous Service Cell Counter 2 Set the DeLaval online cell counter OCC to Off line mode Mode Offline 3 Press the 1 Shutdown button to start the process to empty the system Remaining ...

Страница 158: ...is uniquely designed to make the containers fit in the correct position FG The drain connection piece 5 Flush the big drain hose inside the cabinet and the drain connection piece with water Also flush the drain funnel and drain hose beneath the cabinet 6 Visual check check that the plastic funnel is clean inside if not open it lift the small tube inside twist funnel counter clockwise and tilt it o...

Страница 159: ...07 12 18 9 Press the 3 prime to fill up the system with liquids 10 Press the 4 Selftest button to check the system status If the result is OK everything is ready If not go to chapter DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS Trouble shooting to check alarms 151 198 ...

Страница 160: ... OCC 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 The DeLaval online cell count OCC in manual mode 11 Press the Mode Online button to set the DeLaval online cell count OCC to online mode 12 The DeLaval online cell count OCC will now operate automatically 152 198 ...

Страница 161: ...elated to animal behaviour for example a cow that refuses to leave the station or to technical errors In most cases the system initiates a number of self tests in order to try to correct the error before finally issuing the alarm All alarm messages are issued on the PC screen and the touch screen Some are also transmitted as SMS short text messages and voice messages to telephones Recent or previo...

Страница 162: ...unit program that operates the plant cleaning unit 9 Programs that handle the data communication between the milking station and the PC 12 Milk refrigeration programs that operate or communicate with milk tanks and cooling equipment The VMS system can transfer and issue alarms from milk tanks of other brands than DeLaval but might not be able specify them clearly Types of alarms VMS alarm messages...

Страница 163: ... at risk System is stopped immediately However in most cases a number of re attempts or self tests are carried out to try to resolve the error If successful the alarm is issued as a deviation If unsuccessful the alarm is issued as a stop alarm Meaning and actions The column named Alarm text in the tables below show the message whenever an alarm is issued In some cases an alarm text shows numbers o...

Страница 164: ...magazine and the vacuum pump is switched on None required 1 13 Activating cups Status message The teatcups are retracted into the magazine and the vacuum pump is switched on None required 1 15 Cow trapped User notification A cow has been trapped in the milking station in accordance with operator settings in the PC If the station is not put in manual mode within 10 minutes the cow will be released ...

Страница 165: ...not been properly milked The following causes increase the counter failure of identification failure of teat preparation failure of teatcup attachment sucessful reattachment decreases the counter problem concerning the vacuum level in a teatcup exceptionally high or low milk yield a self test while a cow is in the station 1 107 Several milkings failed User notification Several cows have passed the...

Страница 166: ...ned from a quarter Check the cow 1 115 Unexpected low yield Deviation Less than 40 of the expected yield has been obtained from a quarter Check the cow 1 117 High MS temperature User notification Temperature in the system is above 60 degrees centigrade The alarm will call the farmer but system will remain in auto mode Temperature must go below 60 and up again to trigg a new alarm Turn on or increa...

Страница 167: ...on User Notification Some external device connected to milking station has generated an alarm This is an option Action is depending on what device has generated the alarm 1 200 External alarm to milking station User Notification Some external device connected to milking station has generated an alarm This is an option Action is depending on what device has generated the alarm 159 198 ...

Страница 168: ...tion has been carried out on one teat The message includes the cow number and on which teat teat preparation was carried out None required 2 14 Teat cleaned and premilked Status message Teat preparation has been carried out on one teat The message includes the cow number and on which teat teat preparation was carried out None required 2 17 OCC value is above f Deviation See alarm text Check the co...

Страница 169: ...ge includes the cow number cup number and for which teat the reattachment was unsuccessful Follow the instructions under B for Teat not found for milking above Major code 2 Minor code 51 2 52 Teat not found at reattach Deviation The teat was not found during reattachment The message includes the cow number cup number and for which teat the reattachment was unsuccessful Follow the instructions unde...

Страница 170: ...the screen However in some situations the robot may actually be stopped and parked automatically This is the case in the following situations In automatic mode when no cow enters the station for a certain time In manual mode when a milking is finished None required but the stopped action can be started again 2 81 Robot operation aborted Deviation The current action of the robot was stopped Normall...

Страница 171: ...peration if the system was in automatic mode when the error occurred If the attempts fail a self test is performed while the cow is still in the station If the self test is successful operation will continue Service engineer only Check the hydraulic pressure Carry out a Home Calibration The robot will make up to three attempts to resume operation if the system was in automatic mode when the error ...

Страница 172: ...tion is located outside its working range The message includes the axes X Y Z and their status 1 means that there is a problem with this axis 0 means that this axis is OK This should never occur if the configuration of the robot is correct If this rarely ever occurs try the desired action once again If the problem persists contact service engineer The system will perform a self test while the cow ...

Страница 173: ...t cup might be dirty Clean if necessary 2 115 Teatcup not detected in gripper Stop alarm This error can be caused by either one of the following two events 1 or 2 1 While attempting to fetch a teatcup the gripper on the multi purpose arm fails to detect the cup in its claws The arm will attempt to fetch the cup twice the magazine release and retract the cup and the arm make yet another attempt The...

Страница 174: ...de On the touch screen open the Robot Service window Check that the item in gripper function sensor is working for example by putting a screwdriver close to the sensor Check that the sensor indicator on the screen Item in gripper corresponds to your actions If the Item in gripper sensor is not working then it may be disabled in VMS Config This may solve the problem Note Disabling the item in gripp...

Страница 175: ...s the robot will be parked The message includes the displacement of the rear plate in mm If this rarely occurs then try the desired action once again If this error occurs frequently contact the service engineer 2 126 Rear sensor failure mm Stop alarm The position of the rear plate read by the rear sensor is invalid For safety reasons the robot will be parked The message includes the displacement o...

Страница 176: ...blem 2 131 Robot fatal error 16 axes X Y Z Axis endpoint calibration is needed Stop alarm The safety function stopped the robot because readings from the position sensor s are out of range The message includes the axes X Y Z and their status 1 means that there is a problem with this axis 0 means that this axis is OK An axis endpoint calibration must be performed If the self test fails contact serv...

Страница 177: ...ration cup use the button Test Pickup Cleaner instead of Test Pickup Cups Also use the button Teach Teatcleaner position when redetermining the cup s position For megnetic gripper the contact surface between gripper and teat cup might be dirty Clean if necessary 2 137 Teat cleaner not detected in gripper Stop alarm This error can be caused by either one of the following two events 1 or 2 1 While a...

Страница 178: ... is possibly broken It is then possible to disable the sensor in VmsConfig until the sensor is exchanged NOTE The sensor will automatically be enabled daily at 12 00 2 141 Hydraulic pump too low oil level Stop alarm Too little hydraulic oil Check the oil level in the monitor glass If the level is low fill oil If the oil level is OK the sensor may be broken It is then possible to disable the sensor...

Страница 179: ... was attempted when the error occurred press the Save Logfiles button on the touch screen Miscellaneous Service window Then notify service engineer Service engineer only Call helpdesk 2 203 Robot is busy command ignored Status message This should never occur in automatic mode unless the operator has tried to carry out a forbidden operation In manual mode this error may occur when an operation is t...

Страница 180: ...p positions not teached Stop alarm The robot cannot fetch the teatcups because one or more of the cup positions are invalid Determine teach the positions of the teatcups 2 208 Invalid teatcup positions not teached Stop alarm The robot cannot fetch the teatcups because one or more of the cup positions are invalid Determine teach the positions of the teatcups 2 209 Invalid cleaner position not teach...

Страница 181: ...lk yield recording from one of the four DeLaval milk meter MM25 The ALCOM communication with the milk meter does not work The system will try to establish the communication with the milk meter five times If there is still no response from the milk meter a status message will be issued After ten attempts to establish the communication and there is still no response the system is stopped and a stop ...

Страница 182: ...ssage through the milk meter Check the power supply to the milk meter 3 115 Conductivity differ too much between meters Deviation The values from one milk meter differ significantly from the others It is not specified which meter it is that differs from the others only that the difference exist It is not specified which meter it is that differs from the others only that the difference exist 3 115 ...

Страница 183: ...eakage is When the problem is fixed unscrew the cup under the cabinet Empty the liquid and clean all parts Run a prime and self test from the touch screen 3 125 OCC The waist container is full Deviation The waist container is full Replace the waist container and press the Waste is empty button on the touch screen Run a self test 3 125 OCC The waist container is full Deviation The waist container i...

Страница 184: ...e DCC can t count the cells some parameter setting is wrong Deviation Some parameter in the DCC is wrong so that the DCC can not perform a cell count Run prime and self test from the touch screen Go through the parameter list from the touch screen to see if some parameter is set to an abnormal value default values should be available from helpdesk 3 133 OCC The DCC can t count the cells some param...

Страница 185: ...the gates Note The gates are properly configured when leaving the factory Please do not change these settings during the installation If the adjustment does not solve the problem press the Save Logfiles button on the touch screen Miscellaneous Service window as soon as possible after the error Call Helpdesk for advice Service engineer only Adjust the speed of the gates Note The gates are properly ...

Страница 186: ... started The system will continue to wait for the cow to leave the station and the complete its operation See Failed to release cow Cow still in stall major code 4 minor code 105 above 4 106 Failed to close stall Cow still in stall User notification A notification from the cow traffic system that the cow has stayed too long inside the station after a Close stall or Release and close operation has ...

Страница 187: ...mally long time That probably means that something is wrong with the photocell displaced covered with manure input signal over ALCOM has ceased etc Try to make the photocell work by wiping away dirt from the photocell eyes Use a long stick or similar to ensure that there is a straight line of sight between the photocell eyes If not adjust the direction of the photocell eyes The connections inside ...

Страница 188: ...e The transport line is blown with compressed air to convey the milk to the tank This takes place before the tank emptying None required 5 8 Tank state Purging Status message The transport line is blown with compressed air to convey the milk to the tank This takes place before the tank emptying None required 5 9 Tank state Emptying Status message The tank is being emptied None required 5 9 Tank st...

Страница 189: ... before you start milking Note If you do not know in which step the cleaning was when it stopped then run the complete cleaning once again to prevent bacteria or cleaning detergent from contaminating the milk 5 104 Cannot accept milk to tank Deviation St op alarm Tank alarm Milk cannot be conveyed to the tank The VMS system will issue a Deviation as soon as it receives the alarm from the tank If t...

Страница 190: ...rain Check the function and the sensor and its LEDs Light Emitting Diode 5 110 Dump milk valve in wrong position Stop alarm The valve for bad milk non consumable milk is not in the requested position Good milk consumable milk might be pumped to drain Check the function and the sensor and its LEDs Light Emitting Diode 5 112 Endunit indicates empty Error Stop alarm Problems when emptying the receive...

Страница 191: ...n that the teat cleaning water is below zero degrees Celsius The temperature sensor is damaged or not installed Check the water temprature If installed check the temperature sensor 5 120 Scheduled cleaning NOT done Deviation The system was in manual mode when a scheduled cleaning was set to take place Scheduled cleanings take place only in automatic mode Start the cleaning 5 120 Scheduled cleaning...

Страница 192: ...If the charge vessel was not empty when starting to fill water this alarm could be generated at start of filling Check water pressure check filters or strainers in the waterline Check the water valves Make sure that the charge vessel is empty before being refilled Check the level sensor If the problem remains call a serviceman 5 201 Timeout filling water in step f substep f Stop alarm Charge vesse...

Страница 193: ...Troubleshooting DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS 94897201 pdf 2007 12 18 185 198 ...

Страница 194: ...ware error If problem occurs frequently contact service engineer 6 105 Invalid alcom bus number Stop alarm Software error If problem occurs frequently contact service engineer 6 106 Lost token on alcomio node Deviation Communication error on the ALCOM bus If problem occurs frequently contact service engineer 6 106 Lost token on alcomio node Deviation Communication error on the ALCOM bus If problem...

Страница 195: ...are severely impaired The PC will try to restart automatically when this occurs If communication is established successfully the system will continue operating in automatic mode Restart the PC If the problem remains contact service engineer 9 4 Vms server is stopped Stop alarm See alarm Vms server is disconnected above major code 9 minor code 3 Restart the PC If the problem remains contact service...

Страница 196: ...s been diverted to drain milk divert unit The concentration exceeds the level set in the management software Concentration of blood is measured in ppm parts per million The destination of the milk is also set in the management software Check health status of animal 9 14 Can not send out alarms Check communicati on equipment User notification Alarms cannot be transmitted via the modem Check the mod...

Страница 197: ...eck the output board fuse b Check if air pressure is available Check signals to pilot valves Check pilot valves Use P90 or the manual service key to check individual valves c Check for water or milk in the receiver tank If yes proceed with a or b If no check level control board use P91 1 low level P91 2 high level 12 3 ICS Drain fail Can not empty the buffer tank User notification Tank alarm Possi...

Страница 198: ...om one of the proximity switches fails Contact service engineer Service engineer only Check the position of the milk valve If closed P91 4 must be 1 Check the position of the drain valve If closed P91 5 must be 1 Check the position of the pick up valve If closed P91 6 must be 1 If one of above fails replace the proximity switch If not check the pilot valves and pressurised air supply A valve must ...

Страница 199: ...arm Possible causes a One of the detergent containters are empty b Detergent is not able to flow into the system a Replace the container If the problem persists contact service engineer b Service engineer only check the cleaning agent circuit 12 22 FCC Detergent tank is empty User notification Tank alarm Possible causes a One of the detergent containters are empty b Detergent is not able to flow i...

Страница 200: ... of the milk has dropped below 1 5ºC Switch off the main switch Check the solenoid valve in the refrigeration circuit Check the adjustment thermostat Check the connection of the sensor 12 33 FCC Milk temperature too low User notification Tank alarm The temperature of the milk has dropped below 1 5ºC Switch off the main switch Check the solenoid valve in the refrigeration circuit Check the adjustme...

Страница 201: ...rror that carry some significance Note alarm is not issued for DeLaval tanks Technical explanation the alarm is issued if terminals B4 and B5 are active both on board A70 inside the milk room controller box See alarm major code 12 minor code 70 above 12 72 There is an electrical fault in the milkroom controller Stop alarm Short circuit on board A70 inside the milk room controller Possible cause is...

Страница 202: ...lanation the sensor for the buffer tank outlet valve is connected to terminal B4 on board A70 inside the milk room controller box The sensor should give a signal when the pick up valve is closed In this case the signal did not arrive B4 inactive Check the outlet valve and its sensor on the buffer tank Service engineer only If the problem cannot be solved connect a jumper on terminal B4 on board A7...

Страница 203: ... milking station Check that the tank equipment has power To continue milking without communication with the tank use the Override alarm in the management software Contact service engineer Service engineer only restore the ALCOM communication 12 255 Communicat ion lost with tank Stop alarm Tank alarm The ALCOM communication with the tank does not work The tank controller cannot adjust the cooling b...

Страница 204: ...y when the variable speed drive has operated at 95 or below for more than a preset time OK Reserve Min Check for leakages Check that the vacuum regulator is adjusted properly 13 240 VP no vacuum on high speed User notification Alarm issued by DeLaval vacuum pump DVP No Vacuum The vacuum pump runs at near maximum or maximum speed but can nevertheless not provide more than a fraction of the desired ...

Страница 205: ...reserved DeLaval Blue Diamond MidiLine ALPRO VMS Harmony Harmony Plus TURN STYLES Duovac DelPro Feedtech Trionet Wetcel Softcel Drycel Proactive Blockade Dryflex Almatic Della Dipal and Hamra are trademarks of the DeLaval Group ...

Страница 206: ...DeLaval Box 39 SE 147 21 Tumba SWEDEN www delaval com ...

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