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A
Fence Monitoring System
is made up of centers/gateways and fence nodes. A starter
kit consists of 1 x center/gateway and 3 x nodes, but up to 50 nodes may be included in a
system.
The
Center/Gateway
provides the internet/cloud interface to the on-farm network. Each
Fence Monitoring system requires a center/gateway to collect information from the nodes and
pass it to the cloud.
Each Fence Node
communicates to the center/gateway through radio frequency. The system
works like a mesh, where each node can talk to all other nodes within 500 m (1/3 mile) to
relay information back to the center/gateway.
1. Something causes a drop in voltage on the electric fence.
2. The electric fence voltage data is broadcast out from the nearest Fence Node and bounced
up to 500 m (1/3 mile) from node to node creating a shared network of data across the
farm.
3. Once the data from the nodes reaches the center/gateway installed at a shed or barn it is
sent up into the cloud.
4. When voltage drops, an alert is automatically sent to you. You can see this data on the
Datamars Livestock Monitoring web or mobile app.
5. You can fix the electric fence.
To install a fence monitoring system, you will need to perform the following steps in order:
1. Unpack the box and assemble the other items you need.
2. Sign up for an account on the Datamars Livestock Monitoring web app and install the app
on your mobile phone.
3. Install the center/gateway in a location where you have internet access e.g. shed, then set
up the center/gateway using the Datamars Livestock mobile app.
4. While you are still near the center/gateway, pair all of the nodes using the Datamars
Livestock mobile app.
5. Out on the farm, install the fence nodes.
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Components of a fence monitoring system
This installation guide provides basic instructions for
installing and setting up your fence monitoring system.
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How does fence monitoring work?
Overview of the installation process
