Wireless weighing system - maximum overview
All VM Feeders are equipped with the wireless weighing system Feed Manager.
With Feed Manager the weighing display is not fixed on the Feeder but can be placed where it is most comfortable for the operator. The main terminal with the weighing display is typically placed in the loader so that the operator always has access to all weight information during loading.
Time-saving
Using this system, the feeder can be loaded from all sides and even over the rear, because the weight information is in the loader tractor/handler.
When moving away from the feeder, to get concentrate or any other ingredient, the information concerning what is in the feeder is always at hand. This means that the operator can collect exactly what he needs to complete the loading. This saves time.
Operator Comfort
- It is not necessary to leave the tractor to turn the weighing display.
- All functions can be operated directly on the terminals.
Minimum loss of feed
Due to the Feed Manager, the amount of travelling between feed storage area and feeder can be reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of spilling feed on route.
Feed Manager helps with the feeding out too
Feed Manager assists with unloading as well. Feed Manager can be programmed to alert the operator both visually and by sound as the feed is distributed to the animals. This can be done at different weight intervals, chosen by the operator.
- Feed mixture divided into intervals: Divided into intervals of for example 500 kg.
- Divided into percentage: Divided into for example 25%-intervals whereby the mixture is divided into 4 equal portions.
- Divided into groups: Divided into up to 5 portions of various sizes.
Discharge of each portion can be viewed on the display and separated with an acoustic signal.
Feed Manager consists of several wireless terminals
Feed Manager consists of a main terminal and a hand terminal which receives weight information from the Feeder via a wireless signal. The terminals communicate with each other.
Main terminal
Hand terminal
The hand terminal is typically placed in the tractor driving the Feeder. If it is equipped with a battery it can be brought along anywhere. More hand terminals can be bought and connected to the same Feeder.
With the main terminal placed in the loading machine the weight, time and date can be read in the display at any time. Unload plans can be programmed, used and/or sent to the hand terminal.
Feed Manager (Basic) is prepared for upgrading to Basic+ or ProFeed+. |
The JF Feeder has wireless display as standard.
With the display placed in the loading tractor great
flexibility is achieved during loading. This is time-saving, gives an maximum comfort and minimises the feed loss.
Wireless communication between the
main terminal and the hand terminal.
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| Display of weight |
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| Wireless displays |
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| Remote control, e.g. the "tara"-function from all displays |
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| Discharge guide - visual and acoustic |
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| Life-time registration (number of mixtures, total quantity and users) |
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| Load guide (99 feed plans) visual and acoustic |
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| Data registration (approx. 7500 mixtures) |
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| Software for processing data etc. on the PC |
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| Wireless data synchronisation between the main terminal and the PC |
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| Compatision of feed plans/consumption on the PC |
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| Statement of feed consumption in a defined period - total |
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| Statement of feed consumption in a defined period per feed plan |
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| Creation and up-date of feed plans from the PC |
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| Creation and up-date of feed plans (discharge guide) from PC |
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