The LEGRAIN PCI Twin Station Computerized Calf feeder

Transcription

1 The LEGRAIN PCI Twin Station Computerized Calf feeder

2 Operators Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS BRITMILK SECTION A General Description... 1 Method of rationing - Feed Credits... 3 The identification system and the three bowls... 3/4 Explanation Power Plan... 5 Weaning... 6 Control mechanism Legrain PCI... 7 General Use of Legrain PCI... 8 Starting up... 9

3 SECTION B Message preliminary and normal operating...10 Explanation and list selections Instant CALF CHECK Change/Modify Feeds...13/15 3 Add a CALF Clear /Delete a Calf Calibrate...17 Water Powder A Powder B Auxiliary pump Wash Review Change the default Option Machine Shutdown Reset NOT USED Power Plan Using Auxiliary Pump Size mixture Automatic Wash Interval Daily Feed Credits Print (if fitted) Discount per hour and the clock Clear errors Use bowl (ID or ad-lib) Test Problem Solving Training the calves... 34

4 -1- GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Legrain PCI is a computerized powdered milk feeder that uses RFID (Radio frequency Identification) tags for calf identification; this allows the operator to control the feed plan for each calf individually while the calves are group housed. With the Legrain PCI, you can now have heifer replacement calves and or beef fattening calves of all ages fed on the same machine, while giving them an appropriate individualized diet. Legrain PCI is easy to calibrate. Once calibrated the machine mixes the feed you want for each animal, it calculates and the amount of water and powder that each of your animals requires for the feed plan that has been programmed. It will wash the bowls of the machine automatically at pre set intervals per day. With the addition of the external powder hopper, the Legrain PCI allows you to have two powders of different qualities and two different diet plans for a period of up to twenty weeks. Legrain PCI with 2 stations can feed up to 60 calves. Each animal can be rationed differently. You can give them a mixture of water and powder, with a different concentration. You can add an extra pump to include individually other liquid components, such as vitamins, Optional extra. This manual is divided into three parts: SECTION A includes a general description of the system and an explanation of the method of rationing. This section concludes with an

5 example of the operation that should help you become familiar with the operation of the system. -2- SECTION B explains in detail all the possible operations to be performed with the Legrain PCI. SECTION C consists of a series of questions and answers to help in case of problems.

6 -3- SECTION A Ration method FEED CREDITS Legrain PCI uses a new technology to feed your calves. The machine best tries to replicate how the cows produce milk for their young. The milk is not produced all at once, but small even amounts all though day. The calf is naturally rationed because of the milking ability of the cow. Legrain PCI allows you to mix a fresh feed for each animal on an individual feed programme. You can choose the maximum daily amount and concentration of the powdered milk supplied by the machine (see Section B-2 EDIT). Legrain PCI allows the calf to drink only when its feed credit equalizes the amount of milk that the machine can provide in a cycle. This amount can be changed by the user (see Section B-9 OPTION 7-volume mixture). The machine mixes up feed sizes of 500ml or ½ a litre. The credit of each animal remaining at the end of the day can either be carried over to the next day or deleted and the calf starts the new day with only its pre set quantity. (see OPTION SECTION B-9 9-day credit). THE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND THE THREE BOWLS The Legrain PCI has a maximum of two feed stations with identification tag reader in each. The Feed station identification reader includes an FDX-B antenna for reading the identification ear tag.

7 When an animal with a tag enters the station, the antenna reads the ear tags unique frequency. The ear tag must be placed in ear which is the same side as the reader is mounted in the feed station. -4- The calf s ear tag must first be registered to the machine (see Section B- 3 ADD). Otherwise the Legrain PCI will be unable to recognize the animal. Once registered, an animal may feed from either Station 1 or Station 2. The Legrain P.C.I feeder has a unique three bowl system. The main mixing bowl is larger than the other two. This is where the powdered milk is mixed with warm water. The feed is mixed and then transferred by a pump system to one of two distribution bowls. Bowl No. 1 is closest to the main mixing bowl and bowl No 2 is to the right of the machine. Each bowl is dedicated to supply 1 feed station. Legrain PCI computer has a number to identify each of the mixing bowls. The main mixing bowl is No. 99, Bowl No. 1 is No. 91 and bowl No. 2 is No. 92. You can easily examine mixtures of these three bowls (see REVIEW SECTION B-7). Be careful never to use these numbers as 91, 92 or 99 as calf numbers. So when the ear tag is detected the calf feed programme will be the default settings used as the basis for this new animal. Legrain PCI enables you to modify the data of all your calves (see OPTION SECTION B-9-8 Change the default). Using the bowls 1 or 2 in the rationing mode with a registered ear tag will mix the quality and quantity of milk according to the feed programme entered for that animal. Using the bowls 1 or 2 in Ad Lib mode will mix up milk for each distribution bowl every time the milk level drops below the level of the

8 probe (see Section B-9-13 OPTION Use bowls). Legrain PCI takes into account the total number of mixes and / or distributed to each bowl (99, 91 and 92) and each animal (1-60) see REVIEW SECTION B-7) EXPLANATION OF POWER PLANS Legrain PCI can change the quantity and quality of the mixture of each animal, automatically every 7 days, following the feed plan that you enter. Legrain PCI uses two 20-week plans that can be programmed with different quality and quantity of mixture for each week. You change plans in the same way that the input data for each calf (see OPTION SECTION B-9-4 Power Plan). Once you have entered the quantity and quality of the mixture for each week in all the plans that you used, you can give a calf a position on this plan (see Section B-2 Select EDIT-week plan X X). Legrain PCI will copy the quality and quantity of the mixture of the plan and the week chosen for the animal to which it was awarded. After the animal is the machine for seven days, and every seven days after that, the quality and quantity of the next week in a row will be copied.

9 -6- WEANING The way the Legrain PCI weans the calf is to reduce the amount every 7 days over several weeks, rather than in an abrupt manor at the end of the programme. Naturally a calf would be weaned of the cow over a few weeks to encourage it to eat hard food. By using this method the calf is not even aware that is even being weaned and little or growth check will occur. For example, Grams per ltr 130 Ltrs per Day 5 No of Weeks 8 Ltrs per day gms per day gms per week Kgs per week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Total amount of milk powder per calf 27.3 The feed plan should start with the amount of milk powder solids you want each calf to have up to weaning. Then decide at what age you want to wean the calf.

10 The operator can then formulate an individual feed plan. Some examples are included at the back of this manual. -7- MECHANISM CONTROLLED BY Legrain P.C.I. Depending on whether it has one or two stations. Input and output: Ear tag reader Identification Keyboard Probe bowl # 1 Probe bowl No. 2 Level probe water heater RS-232 Printer LCD water pump Auxiliary Pump Transfer Pump Bowl # 1 Transfer Pump bowl No. 2 Pumps (2) Drain bowls 1 and 2 + valve Motor powder Motor Mixer/whisk Second motor powder

11 -8 - GENERAL USE OF THE LEGRAIN P.C.I. The instrument panel includes a keyboard, a screen and a selection list (laminated card to keep close to the machine). The keyboard includes number keys 0 to 9. These are used to choose a selection (1 to 9) and to enter the quantities needed to operate the machine. The [*] is used to return to normal operation of the machine or the comma decimal numbers. The [<-] is used to tell LOUVE PCI to accept your answer, and / or to see the next screen. The [c] is used to clear a fault input. To make a selection, press the corresponding number on the keypad (1-9), and enter the number of the desired selection. If after 10 minutes, you have not validated your registration, Legrain PCI automatically returns to normal operation except for the screen tests. When an animal is drinking, Legrain PCI shows on the screen its identification number.

12 -9 - START OPERATION After properly installing the machine (see the user manual of the machine) and make sure the thermostat is set at zero, connect the electrical power and water supply to the machine. The Legrain PCI will automatically start to fill the water tank if it is empty. Once the water tank is full, follow the explanations below to start your system: Check the time; see OPTION 9-11 set the time on the computers clock. Calibrate the water pump. See 5-1 Water CALIBRATE Calibrate the powder motor A. See 5 CALIBRATE A-2 Powder If you have a second external hopper, calibrate the powder motor B If you give a liquid product, calibrate the pump. See 5-3 CALIBRATE Auxiliary. (For 8 MODIFY DEFAULT, you can enter a quality and quantity of milk that will be saved with each new loop.) Repeat the following for each different powder used with Legrain PCI. 7. You need to inform Legrain PCI ear tag reader you will use the restricted feed control. See 3 ADD. You can then: 10. Modify the information specific to this animal (eg, position on the feed plan). 2 See CHANGE. Register each calf s ear tag and enter a number to identify it to the computer (usually the last 4 digits of its ear tag). Legrain PCI is now ready to feed you calves.

13 Twice a day you should check the number of feeds drunk for each calf, see SECTION B-1 instant response SECTION B MESSAGE PRELIMINARY P.C.I._ 2PRFI /17 (c ) Intersoft When the Legrain PCI starts, a message appears indicating the name and version number of the system. MESSAGE ON NORMAL P.C.I. Day: xx Displays during normal running showing the number of days since the start or last reset. Indicates that the animal No. X and / or W identified a calf. X is station 1, W is station 2. If only one animal is present, x or w is empty. PROBLEM MESSAGE ERROR: X This Indicates that Legrain PCI found a malfunction. See OPTION 9-12 Clear errors.

14 -11 - EXPLANATION OF SELECTIONS The program returns to the main screen after 10 minutes. You can make a selection by directly pressing the corresponding number (1-9) when Legrain PCI is on the main screen. LIST OF SELECTIONS 1 / CHECK CALF DATA 2 / CHANGE 3 / ADD 4 / DELETE TAG 5 / CALIBRATE -1 * Water -2 * Powder A -3 * Powder B -4 * Auxiliary 6 / WASH 7/ REVEIW INFOMATION 8/ NOT USED 9 / OPTIONS MENU 1 * Device Shutdown 2 * Reset 3 * NOT USED 4 * Power Plan 5 * NOT USED 6 * Use auxiliary 7 * Mixture size 8 *Cleaning interval 9 * Daily Credit 10 * Print (if fitted) 11 * Clock Set 12 * Clear errors 13 * Use bowls as: 1 Ad Lib 2 Identification 14 * Test : 1 Ear Tag Loop No 2 Motors / Probe 3 type P.C.I

15 -12- Screen Functions 1/ Calf Check Press button 1 from the main screen. This selection allows fast reading of data from the calves, showing which calf is down on feeds to the one who fed first. X = No of the Calf X R: bl P: c- d g % R = ration of the calf in litres C :e A:xl H: xl P = Plan c = Plan No. = No. of weeks % = Percentage obtained by comparing the amount drunk on the elapsed time. C = Number of feed credits outstanding for that calf. A = What the Calf consumed in litres today. H = What the calf drank yesterday litres.

16 -13-2/ MODIFIER Press button 2 from the main screen. This selection shows you how to adjust the quantity and quality of milk mixed for each animal. It also allows you to place an animal on a feed plan. Enter the No. of the Calf to be changed. Concentration of powder in 1 litre of liquid. Pg = actual amount in grams. Enter the new quantity and press [<-]. Amount of product supplied by the auxiliary pump in 1 litre of liquid. Ag = actual amount in grams. Enter the quantity and / or press [<-]. If you chose Option 9-6 this table will appear. The daily maximum amount of milk to be allowed in 24 hours. RL = actual quantity in litres. Enter the quantity and / or press [<-]. The feed sizes may be divided by multiples of 250 or 500 g depending on the selected portion of the mixture. Press the [*] for a comma. Example: 6-liter 500. Enter * Maximum: limited amount that the animal can drink during each period of 4 hours if his credit will allow. m L = actual quantity in litres. If you enter 0, the animal can drink all he wants (according to his credit liquid). The minimum amount should be at least one-sixth of the daily ration liquid. Enter the new amount and / or press [<-].

17 -14- Current credit balance amount of feeds available to the calf at the moment. m L = actual quantity in litres. Enter the new quantity for the immediate start of the preparation for this calf. This is normally not necessary to enter this amount (see Method section Credit rationing liquid) because it totals automatically. Enter the new amount and / or press [<-]. Summary of input data. X = No. of calves a = l levels obtained with the powder. H = 24 total quantities in powder and the auxiliary forming the total ration for the day. P = amount of powder in the diet of the calf A x = quantity auxiliary product added to the diet of the calf. If you choose to position a calf on a diet plan that you have programmed in advance by 9-4 OPTION diet plan, enter data as follows: Enter the number of calves to change. Eg calf No Introduce the plan 1 or 2 for this calf. Ex: select plan No. 1. Introducing the start of the week desired power of 1 to 20.

18 -15- Current credit: the amount of food to the credit of the animal at the moment. c = Litre Current amount. Enter the new quantity for the immediate start of the preparation for this calf. This is normally not necessary to enter this amount (see Section A- credit-rationing method liquid) because it is calculated automatically. Enter the new amount and / or press [<-]. Summary of data entered in concentration, amount of powder and auxiliary products per day according to the plan and the week chosen for this calf. 3/ Registering an Ear Tag Press button 3 from the main screen. This selection allows you to register an ear tag loop. All Tags must be registered and numbered before being used by feeder. The Tag can be recorded only to the antenna jack machine station number 1. Once this loop is saved, it can be used in station 1 or 2. Place the Tag close to the relative station reader/antenna. The Legrain PCI will read the tag frequency. If Legrain PCI could not read the loop in 30 seconds, it automatically returns to normal operation. Place the loop in front of the antenna, less than 10 cm away. The Tag has been identified. This is a new Tag. Enter a number of 1 to 4 digits as the calf s computer ID of that Tag. Press [<-]. If that Tag is already registered the Legrain PCI automatically returns to normal operation by displaying the number of the Tag.

19 -16-4 / DELETE Press button 4 from the main screen. This selection allows you to erase the cumulative totals since the last reset and all information for a calf. Once an animal was removed from the machine, you must delete its information. After being cleared, the Tag can be re-registered (see 3-ADD) and used for another animal. Enter the number of the calf that you want to delete. Press [<-] to delete or press [*] to return to normal running without clearing. Confirm the cancellation number (X). Press 1 for YES 0 for NO to return to normal running without clearing. Press [<-].

20 -17-5 / CALIBRATE Press button 5 from the main screen. The calibration setting on the PCI will allow the operator to select each of the 4 mixture applicators. 1) Water Pump 2) Powder Hopper A (in the top of the Machine) 3) Powder Hopper B (external hopper) 4) Aux Liquid Dosing pump. When each of the options is selected the machine will dispense from one of the powder/water/aux outlets in to the main mixing bowl. You must recover all the product that is provided in order to weigh it accurately on a set of scales. After collecting the product, weigh it and enter the amount. Legrain PCI recalculates all data using the new calibration. You have four mechanisms, depending on the use of the machine: 1 = Water 2 = A Powder 3 = B Powder 4 = Auxiliary Pump then press [<-]. 1 * Calibrate Water CALIBRATE? 1=Eau (WATER) 2=Po.A 3=Po.B 4=Aux. From the calibration menu press 1 to begin calibrating the water. Water flows in to the main bowl. Recover this amount from the end of the mixing bowl. Weigh the amount of water. Default: 500g. Put the exact amount that you have found. Ex: 620g = 620 type and press [<-] LEGRAIN PCI recalculates the data entered and returns to the main screen.

21 -18- Press 5 to continue the calibration. Run the water into the bowl once to fill and prime all the pipe up before the one used for calibration. This amount is used to fill the pipes and bring water at the nozzle exit of the bowl. Directly support the [<] and press 5 to calibrate the water. * Calibrate 2 powder A From the calibration menu press 2 to calibrate the powder A. This is the main hopper in the top of the feeder. The powder will dispense from the auger tube in the main bowl. Recover the amount of powder from the outlet with the calibration tray provided. Weigh the powder. Default: 120 g. Put the exact amount that you are getting press [<]. LEGRAIN PCI recalculates the data entered and returns to the main draw. Press 5 to continue the calibration. It is recommended to run the powder through several times to fill the powder auger and tube up before the time used to calibrate the feeder.

22 -19-3 * Calibrate Powder B From the calibration menu press 3 to calibrate the powder B The powder will dispense from the auger tube in the main bowl. Recover the amount of powder from the outlet with the calibration tray provided. Weigh the powder. Default: 120 g. Put the exact amount that you are getting press [<]. LEGRAIN PCI recalculates the data entered and returns to the main draw. Press 5 to continue the calibration. It is recommended to run the powder through several times to fill the powder auger and tube up before the time used to calibrate the feeder.

23 -20-4 * Calibrating Auxiliary Pump You must first press 9 then OPTION-6 * Use auxiliary system to trigger the auxiliary pump if you want to use a liquid added. Validate 4 to calibrate the pump. The auxiliary flow. Get the liquid that flows through the tip of the mixing bowl. Weigh the liquid. Default: 200 g. Put the exact amount that you are getting press [<-] Legrain PCI recalculates the data entered and returns to the main draw. 6/ Wash This selection allows you to rinse the machine whenever you want. Rinsing normal, which is done automatically several times a day, see OPTION 9-8 * Interval washing. This is done simply rinse with hot water from the water heater. The number of times in a 24hr day can be selected from the menu by pressing 9 for the options sub menu and 8 for wash intervals. LEGRAIN PCI rinse the machine by repeating successive filling of the mixing bowl and both distribution bowls and drainage, with introduction of the hot water heater in the mixing bowl. After rinsing is complete, LEGRAIN PCI returns to normal operation.

24 -21-7/EXAMINER This selection gives you a summary of the quantities consumed by calf and the total produced by the machine and station. No. back of the calf or to examine: No. 99 = cumulative total machine 91 = Station No 1 station overall cumulative 92 = Station No 2 overall cumulative EXAMINER INFO N? x 99 Mach 91 Bol 1 92 Bol 2 x = No. of calves selected or 99, 91, 92 A = Quantity consumed today litre H =,,,, yesterday litre. T =,, accumulated since the first day in litres. X = No. of calves selected or 99, 91, 92 A = Quantity consumed today kg H =,,,, yesterday kg T =,,,, accumulated since the first day in kg EAU : N x (L) A a H b T c POUDRE B : N X (kg) A a H b T c same principle as the powder A x = No. of calves selected or 99, 91, 92 A = Quantity consumed today liter H =,,,, yesterday l T =,, accumulated since the first day in liters Date of introduction of the calf and the number of days the machine or date of operation of the machine.

25 -22-8 / MODIFY DEFAULT This feature allows you to enter a standard ration that can be copied every time you save a new calf/tag. It also serves as a quick-change data for all calves. Insert the desired amount of powder per liter. Then press [<-] Insert the desired amount of powder per liter. Then press [<-] Insert the desired amount of product per liter auxiliary. Then press [<-] This screen appears if you set OPTION 9-6 * Use auxiliary. Daily ration in which to enter the volume to be consumed in 24 hours. Then press [<-] The limited amount that the animal can drink during each period (4 hours). Not less than 1/6 of the daily ration. (Litre x) = the current amount. If you enter 0, the animal can drink all he wants (according to his credit liquid). The minimum amount should be at least one-sixth of the daily ration liquid. Enter the new amount and / or press [<-] Summary of input data P = Powder in kg AX = Auxiliary Litre.

26 -23 - CURRENT = immediate copy of all information on the animals. ADD = copy the information to the new loop record. Press [*] to return to normal operation without change. This selection allows you to undertake functions which are not necessary for daily operation of the machine. OPTIONS MENU: Press 9 on the Keypad to Access these options OPTION ( 1-14)? You can choose from 14 options: 1 = Device Shutdown 2 = Reset 3 4 = Power Plan 6 = Using the auxiliary pump 7 = Size of the mixture 8 = Wash Interval 9 = Daily Credit 10 = Print 11 = Delivery on time 12 = Clear errors 13 = Use bowls 14 = Test Type 1 to 14 and press [<-]

27 -24- * 1 Device Shutdown This function must be made before stopping the electrical current to the machine. Choose 1 or 0. Choose one. You can unplug the device. For re-operation you need to unplug and wait a few seconds and reconnect. 2 * Reset This option allows you to erase all the information in this lot. You will need to reset every time you start a new batch. Choose one. If you chose to do a reset, Legrain PCI asks you to confirm. Enter 1 or 0 and press [<]. NOTE: After reset, PCI Will have erased all the previous information. After a reset, all the total consumption quantity and quality of the mixture, calibrations, all recorded loops and other information changed since the last reset are erased.

28 -25- You have to redo all the steps (eg calibration), as during the installation of the machine for the first time. 3 * Backup / restore For use with a computer outside the machine. (Contact us for PC connection). * 4 Power Plan This option allows you to enter a power plan that you can save every animal present or future. You have two power plans 20 weeks each. Choose the plan 1 or 2 Ex: 1 Select 1 to 20 weeks Ex: Week 1 Enter the amount of powder per litre. A default = 100 g then press [<] Enter the amount of powder per litre, if you have a second hopper. Enter the amount of product per litre auxiliary. A = default 0g Then press [<]

29 -26- If you chose Option 9-6, this table will appear. R = the current amount Return the maximum volume to be consumed within 24 hours. Then press [<] m = the current amount Return the limited amount that the animal can drink in a period of 4 hours. Then press [<] Summary of input data. P = No. of the plan of the week. A = Concentration per litre obtained with the powder A and / or powder B. 24H = Total quantity in powder form the total ration for the day. P = amount of powder in the diet of the calf. AX = Auxiliary Quantity Product added to the diet of the calf. Then LEGRAIN PCI offers the following week. Return data for the following week until week 20. If you wish, you can do the same for the plan No. 2. Press the [*] to return to the main draw.

30 -27-6 * Use auxiliary When you choose 1 or 0, this operation modifies the data immediately to all calves. The auxiliary is in addition to the litre of mixture. E.g. 1 liter mixing 100 g + 1 L = 100 auxiliary volume. Choose a product for use auxiliary. Choose one 0g default. Choose the amount of desired product in grams. Choose 0 Summary of the amount of product used. Removes the file of the calf and the plan, the quantities introduced in the auxiliary. 7 * Size of the mixture Enter the amount of food that the machine must produce a cycle. This quantity is the minimum credit Liquid an animal must have before he can drink milk, see SECTION A-ration method. Y g = amount of current production of the machine cycle. This amount can be 500, 250. Press [<-]

31 -28-8 * Interval wash This feature allows you to schedule automatic flushing at regular intervals. Ex: Type 3, Washing will be carried out every 3 hours, enter 2 it will wash every 2 hrs. Press [<-]. 0 cancels the automatic flushing. 9 * Daily Credit Enter 1 if you want the credit of each animal Liquid is reset each day. Enter 0 if you want the credit of each animal is liquid accumulated with the rest of the day before. Press [<-] 10 * Print FULL = Print amounts consumed per calf, combined in the order of entry No. of calves recorded. Printing DAY = No. of calves after consumption of 24 hours. Choose (3 = BAUD) Choose the print speed based on the speed of your printer. 11 * Set the clock time Turns the machine on time The computer runs on 24 hours. Choose a day and then edit, validate - the month, validating - the year, validating - the time, validate - the minute set.

32 * Clear errors If on the main computer, an error number appears, do 9-12 and 1 for YES. This function deletes the erroneous part of the program. After completing this program, check the data for each calf. 13 * Use bowl This option allows you to change the operation of two individual bowls or the free delivery service or by rationing. The first line tells you what numbers to use, by default, this function is set to rationing. 1 = Self service, ie only the probe affects the onset of a new mixture. Rationing = 2, only the presence of a calf with a loop can trigger a mixture. Each bowl of distribution can be controlled individually or rationing or free service. Ex: a bowl? 2, 2 bowl? 1, means that the distribution of bowl No. 1 is in the bowl and ration No. 2 is a free service. If you choose the 2 after validation, the program automatically returns to the main draw. Press 1 to set free service. A bowl? (X = 1) = self-service 2 bowl? (X = 1) = self-service If you choose one, the concentration is to be shown for each bowl into service immediately on the screen that appears after you press the [<]. 91 means a bowl Mean 92 bowl 2 Enter the data according to desired concentrations and confirm.

33 -30- Return data based on the quantities required and validate. Return data based on the quantities required and validate. The bowl of distribution 1 or 2 is empty, a mixture will be then be transported into the bowl distribution and so on until the probe is covered. 14 * Test Choose one will give you the internal number of the loop that must begin with 01 with letters and numbers in its issue. A series of 0 indicates the wrong orientation of the loop over the antenna. Press [*] or [<-] to return to the main draw Choose The first line tells you the mechanisms to control. The first 12 positions are for OUTPUT: 1 = Water Pump 2 = Motor B powder 3 = Motor powder A 4 = Motor Whisk 6 = Pump filling a bowl 1 8 = Pump discharge valve and wash bowl distribution. 9 = Pump filling bowl 2 11 = Auxiliary Pump The last four positions are for INPUT: 2 = probe water heater 3 = Sensor 1 bowl 4 = Sensor 2 bowl

34 -31- The second line tells you its current value. For OUTPUT, 1 in line with the statutes indicates that the Legrain PCI does not send power. A 0 indicates that the mechanism must be an electrical impulse. It should work. You must manually change the status to control the mechanism. Type a number from 1 to 11, then [<-] to turn the mechanism. Enter the same number then [<-] to turn it off. For INPUT, a 1 in line with the statutes indicates that the probe is not covered. A 0, the probe is covered. INPUT status changes automatically depending on the conditions of the probes. Press [*] to return to normal running. Choose 3 After each reset, the default program 3, is activated (for more information on your machine type, please contact us). Check for proper registration of the type of program. Next the program selects LEGRAIN PCI use controls power differently, hence the importance of respecting the type of machine according to the mechanism of your machine. To choose the type of program corresponding to the mechanism of the machine, choose 3. By default, the current program is the third. Choose 1 or 3. 1 = Program Legrain INC (filling the water heater controlled by computer). 3 = Program Legrain PCI standard (self-filling the water heater and use of two stations with retractable nipples) DRTS.

35 -32- ANY PROBLEM, REPLY TO YOUR QUESTIONS Problem: Legrain PCI does not give the right concentration of powder for my animals. Answer: Did you calibrate the machine? See SECTION B - 5 CALIBRATE Did you enter the data for this animal? See SECTION B - CHANGE 2 Problem: I want to adjust the scraper over the hopper, but I fear that the Auger starts. Answer: Never should you get your hands in the powder hopper to retrieve a fallen object with the bag of powder or in any part of the machine (eg mixing bowl) while the machine is on and / Legrain PCI is in normal operation. See SECTION B - 9 OPTION - 1 Switch off the device. Problem: LEGRAIN INC does not read a loop when I try to add it. Answer: Observe the correct orientation of the loop or a good station See SECTION B - ADD 3 Problem: I have calibrated the water, but I never get the same flow. Answer: You should, at startup, to operate each engine calibration function to fill the water pipes or powder tubes, prior to calibration that you will weigh and enter.

36 -33- Problem: I try to change the concentration of powder to an animal, but LEGRAIN PCI does not accept it. Answer: You must press ACCEPT to accept your entry LEGRAIN PCI. If LEGRAIN PCI waits more than 10 minutes before you press a button, the machine will automatically return to normal running. In this case, all the data you just modified will be forgotten. You should at least return to the first screen of normal operation. See SECTION B - CHANGE 2 Problem: Some motors are not working properly, or the nipple of the second station is a movement back and forth for no reason, the boiler will not fill. Answer: Check SECTION B - OPTION 9-13 and 3 type of machine used. Problem: I want to calibrate the auxiliary pump, but the main draw is no immediate trigger of the pump. Answer: You must first open the auxiliary pump function (see OPTION 9-6 Work with auxiliary). Attention, all data of this function is immediately introduced in all datas already registered (file veal, plan).

37 -34- TRAINING THE ANIMALS Animals can be transferred to the machine after they have consumed sufficient colostrum. Teach the calves to drink from the LEGRAIN PCI by showing them the teat and encouraging them to drink by positioning their mouths around the teat. In some cases switching the machine to ad-lib during this time can help. Watch the calves for the first few days to assure that they are suckling. In the next few days, it is not necessary to force the animals to feed; unless a calf has not fed from the LEGRAIN PCI or missed three or more feeds, it will come back to feed again when it is hungry, and it will not be necessary for you to intervene. All you have to do is check and be sure that all the animals have fed from the machine.

38 -35- LIABILITY DISCLAIMER Individual results from the use of this machine may vary due to management, environment, genetics, and type of milk replacer used, health and sanitation. Therefore, TMF Milk Feeders does not warrant or guarantee individual results. All these factors including the number of animals per pen should be considered in selecting the proper location and setting up the machine. For further info see: Improving Calf Survival pdf

39 -36- WARRANTY TMF Milk Feeders warrants that automatic feeding system number has been factory calibrated and tested and is free of defects. TMF Milk Feeders will replace any part or parts that fail due to defective material or workmanship within six months from date of delivery provided the warranty card is duly filed within ten (10) days of purchase. We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Any parts contained in your unit that are different than those listed in this book were changed either to improve your unit or were necessary due to material substitutions. TMF MILK FEEDERS reserves the right to determine cause of failure and the owner agrees to return defective parts to the factory upon request, shipping charges prepaid.

40 This warranty is not transferable. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD NOTICE: This form must be completed and returned within ten (10) days of delivery to validate the warranty. Name of Owner: Address of Owner: City County: Post Code TMF Milk Feeders automatic animal feeding system Machine Model: Serial No: The primary application of this machine will be: Replacement Heifers Beef Lambs Kids Dealer: Date: Signature of Owner: Post to: TMF Milk Feeders, Moorside Farm, Dean Head, Scotland Lane Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HU