Ref / Pt.No: 294130
Operating Instructions for Safe Use
Fullwood M²erlin
Revision: C
Date: 24-Mar-17
294130
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9.2
Introduction
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At the first milking, teats should be cleaned and foremilked by hand to stimulate a
sound oxytocin based let-down response. The automatic attachment system should
be initiated under operator control, moving the arm into position under the cow prior
to teatcup attachment.
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It may be necessary to encourage cows to enter the M²erlin stall for the second and
third milkings. After the third milking, the robot should be left to allow cows to attend
voluntarily. By this time, it is usual for cows to visit the milking station, attracted to
the possibility of feed being dispensed.
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The remainder of the group should be introduced over the following days.
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Following the initial introductory period, it is essential that the farm personnel ensure
that cows attend the automatic milking station at regular intervals. This should be
based on examination of reports indicating which cows are overdue for milking.
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In addition to the use of information and reports generated in Crystal, M²erlin
operators should also examine reports from milk buyers, herd recording organisation
and other sources, e.g. milk quality reports, individual cow somatic cell counts.
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It is essential that, in the event of any adverse report, the causes are investigated
immediately and appropriate action taken.
10. The Human Machine Interface (HMI)
10.1 HMI – Overview of Icons
Home
Statistics
Control
Milking
Cleaning
Alarm
Machine
Wait for cow
Cow ID number
Milk (yield)
Time in current
status
Time
Offline
Pause
