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USER USER MANUAL ANUAL FOR FOR MEDRIA SENSORS SENSORS Range red Translation of the French original Translation of the French original Table des matires Table des matires
............................................................................................... Precautions to be taken Precautions to be taken ................................................................ Sensors equipment. ............................................................... Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................................................................ Safety and responsibility Safety and responsibility ................................................................ 1. PREAMBLE ................................ 1.1. a) Sensors equipment. b) 1.2. 1.3. Disposal ................................ 2. VELPHONE ................................ 2.1. Description of the 2.2. a) Vaginal thermometer and appendages b) Vaginal applicator
.............................................................................................. ............................................................................................. Description of the VelPhone ............................................................ Vaginal thermometer and appendages ................................ Vaginal applicator ................................................................ The VelPhone The VelPhone SMS services. ......................................................... SMS classification ................................................................ Thermometer activation Thermometer activation ................................................................ a) SMS classification b) c) Daily reports ................................ Calving prediction ................................................................ d) Calving prediction Low temperature alert ................................................................ Low temperature alert e) Absent thermometer alert ................................................................ f) Absent thermometer alert Thermometer expulsion Thermometer expulsion ................................................................ g) Configuration of the VelPhone Services ................................ ............................................................... 2.3. Configuration of the
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................................................................ ............................................................... 2.4. ng up the VelPhone thermometers ................................ TV alert absent TV alert absent ................................................................ Calving prediction ................................................................ Setting up the Recommended maintenance materials and products ....................... Moment of insertion ................................................................ Adaptation of the appendages to the animal Installation of the appendages on the thermometer Installation of the appendages on the thermometer .......................... Installation of the thermometer in the applicator Installation of the thermometer in the applicator ............................... a) Recommended maintenance materials and products b) Moment of insertion c) d) e) f) Disinfection by pre Disinfection by pre-soaking before reuse ................................ ion of the appendages to the animal ................................ 2 g) Hygiene, lubrication and insertion h) Retrieval of the thermometer i) Cleaning of the thermometers and appendages Hygiene, lubrication and insertion ................................ Retrieval of the thermometer ............................................................. Cleaning of the thermometers and appendages ................................ ......................................................................................... Description of the HeatPhone ......................................................... Principles of the Principles of the HeatPhone. ......................................................... Use of the HeatPhone ................................................................ 3. HEATPHONE ................................ 3.1. Description of 3.2. 3.3. Use of the HeatPhone ponents of the HeatPhone. ............................... a) Components of the b) Configuration of the c) 3.4. HeatPhone every day .............................................................. HeatPhone services ................................................................ Configuration of the HeatPhone service. ............................... The HeatPhone The HeatPhone Heat detection SMSs ................................................................ The sensor installation and removal SMS The sensor installation and removal SMS ................................ The consultation of events on The consultation of events on DWS ................................ a) Heat detection SMSs b) c)
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............................................................................................ 5.3. Glossary ................................ 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 5. APPENDICES ................................ 5.1. 5.2. Certifications ................................ TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ Technical and environmental specifications Technical and environmental specifications ................................ ........................................................................................ 3 1. PREAMBLE LE This user manual concerns the Radio Base and the monitoring tools This user manual concerns the Radio Base and the monitoring tools This user manual concerns the Radio Base and the monitoring tools of the MEDRIA company. company. Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment for the Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment for the first time. The recipes (documents provided with your monitoring equipment)
(documents provided with your monitoring equipment)
(documents provided with your monitoring equipment) remind you in a condensed manner the good practices and main points condensed manner the good practices and main points condensed manner the good practices and main points of care that we request you of care that we request you to follow everyday. Keep the user manuals, recipes and all other directives that come Keep the user manuals, recipe s and all other directives that come with your monitoring tool so that you can refer to them when required. monitoring tool so that you can refer to them when required. monitoring tool so that you can refer to them when required. Observe and respect all instructions described in this manual or Observe and respect all instructions described in this manual or Observe and respect all instructions described in this manual or affixed on the equipment and in particular the following precautions. and in particular the following precautions. With a view to continuous improvement of our products, we to continuous improvement of our products, we to continuous improvement of our products, we reserve the right to modify their characteristics for technical to modify their characteristics for technical to modify their characteristics for technical advancement. 1.1. Precautions The equipment described in this manual is for professional use only. The equipment described in this manual is for professional use only. utions to be taken a) Sensors equipment Sensors equipment. Never expose the sensors to a temperature greater than 60 C (
Never expose the sensors to a temperature greater than 60 C (
Never expose the sensors to a temperature greater than 60 C (140 F) Only use accessories specifically recommended by MEDRIA with the Only use accessories specifically recommended by MEDRIA with the Only use accessories specifically recommended by MEDRIA with the MEDRIA kits. Store the sensors within a radius of 10 to 20 Store the sensors within a radius of 10 to 20 meters (32.8 to 65.6 ft) from the Radio Base to ensure regular communication between the the Radio Base to ensure regular communication between the the Radio Base to ensure regular communication between the Radio Base and the sensors. The purpose of this positioning is to limit the sensors. The purpose of this positioning is to limit the sensors. The purpose of this positioning is to limit energy by the sensor, which would constantly the over-consumption of energy by the sensor, which would constantly attempt to communicate with the attempt to communicate with the Radio Base, which would ultimately e, which would ultimately reduce its service life b) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting For troubleshooting, contact MEDRIA by providing as reference the For troubleshooting, contact MEDRIA by providing as reference the For troubleshooting, contact MEDRIA by providing as reference the item number and serial number present on your kit components. and serial number present on your kit components. and serial number present on your kit components. Any repair of kit components must be carried out by a service Any repair of kit components must be carried out by a service Any repair of kit components must be carried out by a service centre authorized by MEDRIA at the risk of cancellation of the by MEDRIA at the risk of cancellation of the by MEDRIA at the risk of cancellation of the guarantee. 4 1.2. Safety and responsibility Safety and responsibility The equipment must be installed by a professional. must be installed by a professional. Under no circumstances may MEDRIA be held liable to the Under no circumstances may MEDRIA be held liable to the Under no circumstances may MEDRIA be held liable to the customer, his employees, successors and beneficiaries, for any employees, successors and beneficiaries, for any employees, successors and beneficiaries, for any loss of whatsoever special, consequential damage or special, consequential damage or whatsoever description, including but not limited to losses, costs, description, including but not limited to losses, costs, damage, loss of damage, loss of revenue or interests, suffered by the customer or any third-party on revenue or interests, suffered by the customer or any third party on account of a defect or loss of use of all or part of the kit. account of a defect or loss of use of all or part of the kit. financial It is expressly mentioned that MEDRIA ma It is expressly mentioned that MEDRIA may not be held liable for the y not be held liable for the non-receipt of an SMS message sent by the Radio Base to a fixed or an SMS message sent by the Radio Base to a fixed or an SMS message sent by the Radio Base to a fixed or mobile phone. The The The transmission of SMS messages transmission of SMS messages transmission of SMS messages the responsibility of the responsibility of the responsibility of telecommunication operators, the quality of whose services cannot be operators, the quality of whose services cannot be operators, the quality of whose services cannot be guaranteed by MEDRIA. is is is The total and cumulative responsibility of MEDRIA as part of or in The total and cumulative responsibility of MEDRIA as part of or in The total and cumulative responsibility of MEDRIA as part of or in connection with the use of the current Radio Base and the sensors for the use of the current Radio Base and the sensors for the use of the current Radio Base and the sensors for any purpose whatsoever will on no account exceed one hundred any purpose whatsoever will on no account exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the amount paid by the percent (100%) of the amount paid by the customer for the purchase of he purchase of his monitoring tool. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MEDRIA Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MEDRIA Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MEDRIA could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 1.3. Disposal Disposal During disposal of the equipment, its owner will have to ensure that During disposal of the equipment, its owner will have to ensure that During disposal of the equipment, its owner will have to ensure that the different components are discarded in accordance with the current omponents are discarded in accordance with the current legislation in the country where the equipment is destroyed. where the equipment is destroyed. These recommendations must be taken into account particularly for These recommendation s must be taken into account particularly for the following components:
components:
The Radio Base battery The Radio Base battery Metal components (welded or otherwise, untreated or painted, Metal components (welded or otherwise, untreated or painted, Metal components (welded or otherwise, untreated or painted, etc.) Plastic components (applicator, appendages, etc.) Plastic components (applicator, appendages, etc.) Electronic components (boards, display, antennae, etc.) Electronic components (boards, display, Electrical components (charger, etc.) Electrical components (charger, etc.) 5 2. VELPHONE VELPHONE VelPhone Description of the VelPhone 2.1. Description of the The Vel'Phone kit includes:
kit includes:
The Vel'Phone recipe;
recipe;
Vaginal thermometers Vaginal thermometers Flexible appendages Flexible appendages Thermometer applicator Thermometer applicator Two cleaning nets for the appendages Two cleaning nets for the appendages a) Vaginal thermometer and appendages Vaginal thermometer and appendages Vaginal thermometer and appendages The thermometer is cylindrical cylindrical:
The appendages have different shapes and colors depending on The appendages have different shapes and colors depending on The appendages have different shapes and colors depending on their purpose:
V E LH O N E 6 b) Vaginal applicator Vaginal applicator to to The applicator The applicator is designed is designed thermometer into the animal's vaginal canal. animal's vaginal canal. facilitate facilitate the the insertion of insertion of the the The VelPhone SMS services. services. 2.2. The VelPhone The services provided by the Vel'Phone consist of SMS messages The services provided by the consist of SMS messages sent by the Radio Base after inserting a vaginal thermometer into a Radio Base after inserting a vaginal thermometer into a Radio Base after inserting a vaginal thermometer into a cow or a heifer. The different types of messages The different types of messages sent are described below. a) SMS classification SMS classification The SMS sent by the Radio Base are differentiated by their level of The SMS sent by the Radio Base are differentiated by their level of The SMS sent by the Radio Base are differentiated by their level of urgency. There are three urgency levels:
There are three urgency levels:
7 EL P b) Thermometer activation Thermometer activation required for the temperature to rise above 36.4 C (97.5 F After every insertion of a thermometer into an animal and the time (5 After every insertion of a thermometer into an animal and the time (5 After every insertion of a thermometer into an animal and the time (5 97.5 F), an Urgent SMS such as: 00AB1 activation at 00AB1 activation at designates the number of the thermometer used number of the thermometer used
(8:30 a.m.) the event that has occurred and the occurred and the to 10 min) required for the temperature to rise above 36.4 C (
the Radio Base sends an 8h30 where 00AB1 designates the and activation at 8h30 (8:30 a.m.) time of detection of the event by the Radio Base. time of detection of the event by the Radio Base. This SMS is sent to each mobile phone activated in the Radio Base:
This SMS is sent to each mobile phone activated in the Radio Base:
This SMS is sent to each mobile phone activated in the Radio Base:
It thus recalls the number of the thermometer that just opened a It thus recalls the number of the thermometer that just opened a It thus recalls the number of the thermometer that just opened a monitoring session It confirms the proper functioning of It confirms the proper functioning of monitoring c) Daily reports Daily reports As soon as the Daily reports Daily reports function is activated in the Radio Base function is activated in the Radio Base after configuring The sending schedule selected by the farming supervisor, an sending schedule selected by the farming supervisor, an sending schedule selected by the farming supervisor, an is sent every day in the morning and /or in the every day in the morning and /or in the Information SMS is sent evening, to each activated mobile phone activated mobile phone number. This daily report is sent as long as a monitoring session is opened by This daily report is sent as long as a monitoring session is opened by This daily report is sent as long as a monitoring session is opened by one of the Vel'Phone thermometers. thermometers. The daily report SMS provides the temperature measured in each The daily report SMS provides the temperature measured in each The daily report SMS provides the temperature measured in each animal during the half-hour prior to sending the SMS hour prior to sending the SMS and enables to:
and enables to:
Confirm every day the proper functioning of the monitoring Confirm every day the proper functioning of the monitoring Acquire or maintain the habit of monitoring the increase and Acquire or maintain the habit of monitoring the increase and Acquire or maintain the habit of monitoring the increase and decrease in the temperature of each cow to detect the preparation temperature of each cow to detect the preparation temperature of each cow to detect the preparation of calving then the labour of calving then the labour phases of the animal At the scheduled times for sending a daily temperature report, the the scheduled times for sending a daily temperature report, the the scheduled times for sending a daily temperature report, the Radio Base sends an SMS with the following information to each an SMS with the following information to each an SMS with the following information to each activated mobile phone number:
activated mobile phone number:
If the last radio communication with one or more thermometers dates If the last radio communication with one or more thermometers dates If the last radio communication with one or more thermometers dates than 30 minutes, information regarding the age of the information regarding the age of the the the back to more than 30 minutes, corresponding corresponding temperature, for example temperature reading temperature reading example: E L P is provided along with is provided along with 8 N E These thermometers find it difficult to communicate with the Radio These thermometers find it difficult to communicate with the Radio These thermometers find it difficult to communicate with the Radio Base and are probably at the radio's range probably at the radio's range limit. In this case, it may be limit. In this case, it may be necessary to move the Radio Base or the animals to improve the radio Radio Base or the animals to improve the radio Radio Base or the animals to improve the radio communications. The non-receipt of the daily report when a monitoring session is receipt of the daily report when a monitoring session is receipt of the daily report when a monitoring session is open characterises an operating anomaly that requires you to get an operating anomaly that requires you to get an operating anomaly that requires you to get closer to the Radio Base as soon as possible. Radio Base as soon as possible. A frequent cause of non-receipt of the daily report is the deactivation A frequent cause of non receipt of the daily report is the deactivation phone number or the Daily reports function by an of the mobile phone number or the function by an employee. Another cause is the momentary failure of the GSM employee. Another cause is t momentary failure of the GSM operator's SMS service. d) Calving prediction Calving prediction The calving prediction aims to relieve the breeder of monitoring all The calving prediction aims to relieve the breeder of monitoring all The calving prediction aims to relieve the breeder of monitoring all animals by helping him focus his attention on those that require it. helping him focus his attention on those that require it. helping him focus his attention on those that require it. The prediction has three main objectives:
The prediction has three main objectives:
Avoid moving or rushing the Inviting the breeder to isolate the cow and more particularly the nviting the breeder to isolate the cow and more particularly the nviting the breeder to isolate the cow and more particularly the heifer ready to calve, under the best conditions of accessibility, calve, under the best conditions of accessibility, calve, under the best conditions of accessibility, hygiene and safety before its hygiene and safety before its waters burst; i.e. pasture or in a waters burst; i.e. pasture or in a calving pen in the building calving pen in the building Avoid moving or rushing the animal during calving to prevent any animal during calving to prevent any secretion of adrenaline while the animal must naturally secrete adrenaline while the animal must naturally secrete adrenaline while the animal must naturally secrete endomorphine, because endomorphine, because "during calving, endomorphine is good,
"during calving, endomorphine is good, adrenaline is very bad!"
adrenaline is very bad!"
Allow the breeder to focus his attention on the cows and heifers Allow the breeder to focus his attention on the cows and heifers Allow the breeder to focus his attention on the cows and heifers that are reported to be ready to calve within 48 hours reported to be ready to calve within 48 hours The calving prediction method used by the Vel'Phone is based on The calving prediction method used by the is based on the observation of the progressive rise in body temperature of each of the progressive rise in body temperature of each of the progressive rise in body temperature of each animal during the four or five days that precede the calving, then a animal during the four or five days that precede the calving, then a relatively sudden lowering of the temperature atively sudden lowering of the temperature in the 6 to 48 hours in the 6 to 48 hours before calving. 9 Two algorithms concurrently monitor each animal after activation of Two algorithms concurrently monitor each animal after activation of Two algorithms concurrently monitor each animal after activation of prediction function which occurs within twelve hours function which occurs within twelve hours the Calving prediction following the insertion of the following the insertion of the thermometer. Activation of the Calving prediction Calving prediction function requires the recording function requires the recording model normal greater than the pre-programmed model of a temperature greater than the pre circadian temperature of a cow. circadian temperature of a cow The first algorithm monitors the absolute variation of the temperature The first algorithm monitors the absolute variation of the temperature The first algorithm monitors the absolute variation of the temperature that has dropped below 39 C (
w 39 C (102.2 F) after having previously risen
) after having previously risen above 39 C (102.2 F). the relative variation of the relative variation of the relative variation of The second algorithm monitors The second algorithm monitors The second algorithm monitors the the the dropped close to 2 C (3.6 F) after having risen
) after having risen temperature that has dropped close to 2 C (
close to 41 C (105.8 F).
). The combination of the The combination of the two calving prediction algorithms enables the two calving prediction algorithms enables the Radio Base to generate two different prediction SMS according to the generate two different prediction SMS according to the generate two different prediction SMS according to the amplitude of observed signals. signals. As shown in the SMSs texts given below, if the calving has not As shown in the SMSs texts given below, if the calving has not As shown in the SMSs texts given below, if the calving has not hours, the breeder is inclined to believe that the inclined to believe that the occurred within 48 hours, the breeder is animal is facing a calving problem. animal is facing a calving problem. The breeder may decide to carry out a clinical examination of the The breeder may decide to carry out a clinical examination of the The breeder may decide to carry out a clinical examination of the animal after 72 hours. Possible calving in 48h"
Message "Possible calving in 48h The first information SMS titled 00AB1, 2h00 possible calving in 48h The first information SMS titled 00AB1, 2h00 possible calving in 48h is created as soon as at least one of the two algorithms has crossed its soon as at least one of the two algorithms has crossed its soon as at least one of the two algorithms has crossed its triggering threshold:
00AB1 designates the thermometer and designates the thermometer and 2h00 (2 a.m) the message
(2 a.m) the message creation time The message Possible calving in 48 h Possible calving in 48 h created outside a work day is created outside a work day is sent only the next day by SMS, at the beginning of the work day. day by SMS, at the beginning of the work day. day by SMS, at the beginning of the work day. The reliability of the message The reliability of the message Possible calving is on the average is on the average greater than 75 %, but may vary depending on the breeds and but may vary depending on the breeds and but may vary depending on the breeds and environmental conditions. environmental conditions. Message "Expected calving in 48h"
Message "Expected calving in 48h"
The second information SMS titled 00AB1, ion SMS titled 00AB1, 8h00 expected calving in 8h00 expected calving in 48 h is created after the thresholds of both algorithms are crossed over after the thresholds of both algorithms are crossed over after the thresholds of both algorithms are crossed over a period of two hours:
00AB1 designates the thermometer and designates the thermometer and 8h00 (8 a.m) the message
(8 a.m) the message creation time The message Expected calving in 48 Expected calving in 48 h created outside a work day created outside a work day is sent only the next day by SMS, at the beginning of the work day. next day by SMS, at the beginning of the work day. next day by SMS, at the beginning of the work day. The probability of receiving the message The probability of receiving the message Expected calving in 48 h Expected calving in 48 h is on the average greater than 60 % for heifers and more than 40 % for greater than 60 % for heifers and more than 40 % for greater than 60 % for heifers and more than 40 % for cows. 10 The reliability of the message of the message Expected calving in 48 h is on the is on the average greater than 90 %, but may vary depending on the breeds and 90 %, but may vary depending on the breeds and 90 %, but may vary depending on the breeds and environmental conditions. environmental conditions. Clinical examination Clinical examination It is recommended to carry out a clinical examination of the cow or It is recommended to carry out a clinical examination of the cow or It is recommended to carry out a clinical examination of the cow or more than 72 hours have passed after the Expected Expected SMS is received. E L P H O N E the heifer when more than 72 hours have passed after the calving in 48 h SMS is received. e) Low temperature alert Low temperature alert When the Radio Base detects a body temperature lower than 37.8 When the Radio Base detects a body temperature lower than 37.8 When the Radio Base detects a body temperature lower than 37.8 C (100.0 F) for more than two consecutive hours, it creates an more than two consecutive hours, it creates an more than two consecutive hours, it creates an 00AB1, Low temperature alert < 37.8 C (100.0 C (100.0 Information SMS titled 00AB1, Low F). This type of message is relatively rare and is mainly created in case This type of message is relatively rare and is mainly created in case This type of message is relatively rare and is mainly created in case of milk fever in dairy cows or uterine torsion in the entire breed. dairy cows or uterine torsion in the entire breed. Metabolic disorder and loss of appetite then favour the lowering of Metabolic disorder and loss of appetite then favour the lowering of the temperature. This Low temperature Low temperature alert calls for a clinical examination as soon alert calls for a clinical examination as soon as possible. f) Absent thermometer alert Absent thermometer alert The objective of the TV alert absent TV alert absent function is to inform the breeder function is to inform the breeder thermometer inserted into an animal has not by SMS when a thermometer inserted int o an animal has not communicated with the Radio Base for communicated with the Radio Base for a duration greater than the a duration greater than the maximum communication time defined in the Radio Base. maximum communication time defined in the Radio Base. The TV alert absent SMS can be generated by the Radio Base only SMS can be generated by the Radio Base only SMS can be generated by the Radio Base only has communicated with the thermometer after its if the latter has communicated with the thermometer after its insertion into an animal, in insertion into an animal, in order to observe the rise in temperature order to observe the rise in temperature of the sensor confirming the of the sensor confirming the insertion. This observation is characterised by the receipt of the Activation Activation This observation is characterised by the receipt of the SMS. It is therefore recommended to always pay attention to the proper It is therefore recommended to always pay attention to the It is therefore recommended to always pay attention to the Activation SMS in the few minutes following the insertion in the few minutes following the insertion receipt of the Activation SMS of a thermometer into an The TV alert absent animal. TV alert absent SMS will be generated only once for every SMS will be generated only once for every activation following the insertion of the thermometer into an animal. following the insertion of the thermometer into an animal. following the insertion of the thermometer into an animal. In case of persistent absence of the thermometer, it is the Daily In case of persistent absence of the thermometer, it is the In case of persistent absence of the thermometer, it is the report that reminds the breeder regarding the absence of the reminds the breeder regarding the absence of the reminds the breeder regarding the absence of the thermometer in question, by replacing the indication of its temperature thermometer in question, by replacing the indication of its temperature by the indication TV absent since... TV absent since... The TV alert absent SMS is sent in the following SMS is sent in the following format:
00KOH TV alert absent at 13h30 00KOH TV alert absent at 13h30 11 Where 00KOH designates the thermometer number that no longer designates the thermometer number that no longer designates the thermometer number that no longer with the Radio Base and 13h30 (1:30 p.m.) designates designates period exceeded the maximum communication period exceeded the maxim communicates with the Radio Base and the time when the non communication delay configured beforehand in the Radio Base. delay configured beforehand in the g) Thermometer expulsion Thermometer expulsion As soon as a thermometer activated in a monitoring session As soon as a thermometer activated in a monitoring session As soon as a thermometer activated in a monitoring session than 36.4 C (97.5 F) is expelled by the waters temperature greater than 36.4 C (
is expelled by the waters and observes its temperature falling below 36.0 C (96.8 F), the Radio and observes its temperature
), the Radio Base creates a delayed Expulsion SMS Expulsion SMS of the type 00AB1 expulsion at 00AB1 expulsion at once again designates the thermometer used and 8h51, where 00AB1 once again designates the thermometer used and the precise time of detection of the temperature below temperature below 8h51 (8:51 a.m.) the precise time of detection of the 36.0 C (96.8 F).E Outside the work day, the work day, the Delayed Expulsion SMS is sent to the is sent to the activated mobile phones only after expiry of the Nightly delay which may have been configured by the breeder on the Radio Base to may have been configured by the breeder on the Radio Base to between 0 minute and 2 hours. between 0 minute and 2 hours. phones only after expiry of the Nightly delay If the nightly delay is set for a period of 45 minutes, the animal can If the nightly delay is set for a period of 45 minutes, the animal can work without being worried of a hasty arrival of the breeder. being worried of a hasty arrival of the breeder. However, the Delayed Delayed Expulsion SMS is sent without delay during is sent without delay during the day. For a heifer it is recommended to wait for about two hours between For a heifer it is recommended to wait for about two hours between For a heifer it is recommended to wait for about two hours between expulsion of waters indicated in the SMS and the setting up ters indicated in the SMS and the setting up the time of expulsion of wa of calving assistance. For a cow, this waiting time before intervention may be reduced to For a cow, this waiting time before intervention may be reduced to For a cow, this waiting time before intervention may be reduced to less than an hour. 12 2.3. Configuration of the Configuration of the VelPhone VelPhone Services a) Work day Work day The breeder can determine his Work day by configuring the start The breeder can determine his by configuring the start
. This configuration is important as it governs the governs the and end of the period. This configuration is important as it sending of SMS. b) Daily reports Daily reports The DWS can send you every day two temperature reports from can send you every day two temperature reports from can send you every day two temperature reports from temperature reports are sent as an temperature reports are sent as an temperature reports are sent as an equipped animals. These animals. These animals. These Information SMS. The time for sending Daily reports is set in the time range The time for sending is set in the time range Work day sub-menu, in order to avoid receiving a menu, in order to avoid receiving a predefined in the Work day during the night. Daily report during the night. c) Nightly delay Nightly delay This function enables to manage the This function enables to manage the Delayed SMS. Only SMS managed outside the work day are delayed by the Only SMS managed outside the work day are delayed by the Only SMS managed outside the work day are delayed by the configured nightly time duration. duration. It is possible to delay an SMS by 0 minutes to 2 hours. It is possible to delay an SMS by 0 minutes to 2 hours. We recommend that the at the Nightly delay value must be set at 45 value must be set at 45 minutes. This function has been developed to improve the user's comfort as This function has been developed to improve the user's comfort as This function has been developed to improve the user's comfort as well as to let the animal work without being worried about a hasty animal work without being worried about a hasty animal work without being worried about a hasty arrival of the breeder. Consider that the SMS 1 and 2 are both of the delayed type:
Consider that the SMS 1 and 2 are both of the SMS 1 is sent immediately to the active numbers registered in the SMS 1 is sent immediately to the active numbers registered in the SMS 1 is sent immediately to the active numbers registered in the Radio Base as the triggering occurred during the work day. as the triggering occurred during the work day. as the triggering occurred during the work day. 13 SMS 2 will be sent at the triggering time plus the delay time that SMS 2 will be sent at the triggering time plus the delay time that SMS 2 will be sent at the triggering time plus the delay time that input into the Nightly delay function. For example, a has been input into the function. For example, a thermometer is expelled at 3h00 (3 a.m) in the morning. If the thermometer is expelled at 3h00 (3 a.m) in the morning. If the nightly delay value is 1h30, the Expulsion SMS will be sent at nightly delay value is 1h30, the will be sent at 4h30 (4:30 a.m). d) TV alert absent TV alert absent The TV alert absent function enables function enables to activate and configure the to activate and configure the maximum non communication communication delay. The TV alert absent TV alert absent SMS being generated only once after SMS being generated only once after thermometer, it is the Daily report SMS that reminds activation of the thermometer, it is the SMS that reminds the breeder about the absence of a thermometer by replacing the absence of a thermometer by replacing the absence of a thermometer by replacing the indication of its temperature by the indication : 00KOH absent since indication of its temperature by 00KOH absent since 7h30 (7:30 a.m.). e) Calving prediction Calving prediction The calving prediction is based on the analysis of temperature The calving prediction is based on the analysis of temperature The calving prediction is based on the analysis of temperature reports from animals equipped with vaginal thermometer equipped with vaginal thermometer 14 2.4. Setting up the Setting up the VelPhone thermometers thermometers a) Recommended maintenance materials Recommended maintenance materials Recommended maintenance materials and products and products In addition to the VelPhone VelPhone equipment, we recommend that you we recommend that you use the following materials and products for the maintenance and materials and products for the maintenance and materials and products for the maintenance and disinfection of appendages, setting disinfection of appendages, setting up thermometers, hygiene and care up thermometers, hygiene and care of animals:
Plastic brush with soft bristles Plastic brush with soft bristles Disposable cloth or absorbent paper towels Disposable cloth or absorbent paper towels Bucket with water at a temperature of 30 C (
Bucket with water at a temperature of 30 C (86 F) to 35 C (
F), if possible
) to 35 C (95 Second bucket recommended in case of multiple insertions commended in case of multiple insertions commended in case of multiple insertions Chlorhexidine solution 5 % to be diluted Chlorhexidine solution 5 % to be diluted Bovigel or VetGel type lubricating gel type lubricating gel Never use bleach solution, detergent or any iodised product for Never use bleach solution, detergent or any iodised product for Never use bleach solution, detergent or any iodised product for the maintenance of thermometers and appendages. maintenance of thermometers and appendages. b) Moment of insertion Moment of insertion The vaginal thermometer must be inserted into the cows or heifers vaginal thermometer must be inserted into the cows or heifers vaginal thermometer must be inserted into the cows or heifers seven to ten days before the end of gestation, the objective being to before the end of gestation, the objective being to before the end of gestation, the objective being to observe the expulsion within the fifteen days following the insertion. observe the expulsion within the fifteen days following the insertion. The due date at 280 days of gestation is not accurat The due date at 280 days of gestation is not accurately known for a ely known for a suckling breed when the gestation results from natural service. It is also when the gestation results from natural service. It is also when the gestation results from natural service. It is also more difficult to predict the end of gestation date in a suckling breed more difficult to predict the end of gestation date in a suckling breed due to the extension of the gestation by more than two to three weeks due to the extension of the gestation by more than two to three weeks after the due date. The first criterion for assessing the first criterion for assessing the proper moment proper moment to insert a thermometer must be provided by the clinical examination to insert a thermometer must be provided by the clinical examination to insert a thermometer must be provided by the clinical examination of the animal. Therefore we recommend that you maintain your habits of observing Therefore we recommend that you maintain your habits of observing Therefore we recommend that you maintain your habits of observing calving preparation signs, which may be specific to the breed of your calving preparation signs, which may be specific to the breed of your cows. We otherwise recommend that you insert the vaginal thermometer:
We otherwise recommend that you insert the vaginal thermometer:
We otherwise recommend that you insert the vaginal thermometer:
One week before the due date for dairy breeds: Holstein, Brown One week before the due date for dairy breeds: Holstein, Brown One week before the due date for dairy breeds: Holstein, Brown Swiss, Jersey, etc. On the due date for mixed breeds: Normande, Montbliarde, On the due date for mixed breeds: Normande, Montbliarde, On the due date for mixed breeds: Normande, Montbliarde, Abondance, Tarentaise, Simmenta One week after the due date for suckling breeds: Charolaise, One week after the due date for suckling breeds: Charolaise, One week after the due date for suckling breeds: Charolaise, Limousine, Blonde dAquitaine, Rouge des Prs, Parthenaise, Blonde dAquitaine, Rouge des Prs, Parthenaise, Blonde dAquitaine, Rouge des Prs, Parthenaise, Belgian Blue, etc. Tarentaise, Simmental, etc. 15 Adaptation of c) Adaptation of Adaptation of animal the appendages the appendages the appendages to to to the the the Take care to properly adapt the appendages to the morphology of Take care to properly adapt the appendages to the morphology of Take care to properly adapt the appendages to the morphology of the animal that you will equip, to ensure that the thermometer is you will equip, to ensure that the thermometer is you will equip, to ensure that the thermometer is maintained as required until the maintained as required until the moment it has to be expelled by the moment it has to be expelled by the waters. The adaptation of appendages enables an essential compromise in The adaptation of appendages enables an essential compromise in The adaptation of appendages enables an essential compromise in order to:
Limit the discomfort to animals Limit the discomfort to animals Reduce the risk of injury to vaginal mucosa the risk of injury to vaginal mucosa Reduce the risk of premature expulsion Reduce the risk of premature expulsion Three or four types of appendages of different dimensions, materials Three or four types of appendages of different dimensions, materials Three or four types of appendages of different dimensions, materials and colors have been provided to you following the description you have been provided to you following the description you have been provided to you following the description you sent us regarding the breeds sent us regarding the breeds of your herd. The turquoise /white /yellow /orange The turquoise /white /yellow /orange colors of appendages constitute of appendages constitute a simple and legible code, easy to memorise to adapt the appendages legible code, easy to memorise to adapt the appendages legible code, easy to memorise to adapt the appendages to the characteristics of your cows. your cows. Installation of the appendages on the d) Installation of the appendages on the Installation of the appendages on the thermometer thermometer Presentation Appendages Select the kit that is most suited to the morphology of the animal that the kit that is most suited to the morphology of the animal that the kit that is most suited to the morphology of the animal that you will equip. There are two appendage kits depending on the size of the cow:
appendage kits depending on the size of the cow:
appendage kits depending on the size of the cow:
16 L Appendage kit Standard Large Cow Comments 2 rings with S shaped arm and 2 hooks 2 rings with C shaped arm 3 rings with S shaped arm and 2 hooks 2 3 rings with C shaped arm 3 ring with C shaped arm and 2 hooks 1 17 Installation of the appendages N1, N2 and N3 Installation of the appendages N1, N2 and N3 P 18 Installation of the appendages N1, N2 and N3 Installation of the appendages N1, N2 and N3 Disassembly of the appendages Disassembly of the appendages Open the hooks in order to unlock the rings and slide to release the in order to unlock the rings and slide to release the in order to unlock the rings and slide to release the appendages from the thermometer. appendages from the thermometer. N 19 Installation of the thermometer in the e) Installation of the thermometer in the Installation of the thermometer in the applicator Insert the thermometer equipped with appendages into the tube by Insert the thermometer equipped with appendages into the tube by Insert the thermometer equipped with appendages into the tube by pushing with the flat of the hand with the flat of the hand Push the thermometer into the applicator with the thumb thermometer into the applicator with the thumb Put the applicator back into the pre Put the applicator back into the pre-soaking bucket f) Disinfection by pre Disinfection by pre-soaking before reuse soaking before reuse The pre-soaking of thermometers and appendages is the only soaking of thermometers and appendages is the only soaking of thermometers and appendages is the only disinfection operation for the for the VelPhone equipment. In order for it to be effective, the disinfection by pre order for it to be effective, the disinfection by pre-soaking must be soaking must be done for completely clean equipment. This is why we recommend that completely clean equipment. This is why we recommend that completely clean equipment. This is why we recommend that you clearly separate this disinfection operation from the prior cleaning this disinfection operation from the prior cleaning this disinfection operation from the prior cleaning operation that you have carried out after previous use. operation that you have carried out The use of warm water adjusted to between 30 C (
The use of warm water adjusted to between 30 C (86 F) and 35 C
) and 35 C
(95 F) increases the effectiveness of the disinfection and significantly increases the effectiveness of the disinfection and significantly increases the effectiveness of the disinfection and significantly reduces the discomfort felt by the animals. discomfort felt by the animals. Disinfection by pre-soaking must be done before every new soaking must be done before every new soaking must be done before every new insertion. Before you approach the animals to restrain them, provide for a Before you approach the animals to restrain them, provide for a Before you approach the animals to restrain them, provide for a filled with about five liters of warm water with a of warm water with a clean bucket filled with about five temperature adjusted to between 30 C (
between 30 C (86 F) and 35 C (95 F 95 F) 20 Pour 25 ml of 5 % chlorhexidine solution into the warm water with Pour 25 ml of 5 % chlorhexidine solution into the war m water with the dispenser, according to the dosage indicated on the dispenser. dispenser, according to the dosage indicated on the dispenser. dispenser, according to the dosage indicated on the dispenser. Immerse the thermometers equipped with their appendages as well Immerse the thermometers equipped with their appendages as well Immerse the thermometers equipped with their appendages as well as the end of the applicator tube into the warm water. The time for end of the applicator tube into the warm water. The time for end of the applicator tube into the warm water. The time for disinfection by pre-soaking must not exceed soaking must not exceed fifteen minutes. g) Hygiene, lubrication and insertion Hygiene, lubrication and insertion Effective restraining of animals is an essential condition for proper Effective restraining of animals is an essential condition for proper Effective restraining of animals is an essential condition for proper insertion. We request you to take all possible measures to prevent accidents We request you to take all possible measures to prevent accidents We request you to take all possible measures to prevent accidents and to reduce as much as possible the animal's mobility much as possible the animal's mobility in order to in order to avoid any risk of injury to you as well as to the animal, particularly avoid any risk of injury to you as well as to the animal, particularly during insertion of the applicator into the vaginal during insertion of the applicator into the vaginal canal. While maintaining a safe distance from the animals, take out the While maintaining a safe distance from the animals, take out the While maintaining a safe distance from the animals, take out the thermometer from the bucket to insert it into the applicator into the applicator equipped thermometer from the bucket to insert it before putting it back again into the pre again into the pre-soaking bucket, ready for use. soaking bucket, ready for use. With the animal restrained, carefully wash the animal's vulva using a With the animal restrained, carefully wash the animal's vulva using a With the animal restrained, carefully wash the animal's vulva using a
-soaking disposable cloth or absorbent paper towelette dipped in pre cloth or absorbent paper towelette dipped in pre-
water. It is recommended to use a second bucket in case of multiple to use a second bucket in case of multiple to use a second bucket in case of multiple insertions in order not to contaminate the pre to contaminate the pre-soaking water. Dry the vulva with the towelette or a new disposable absorbent Dry the vulva with the towelette or a new disposable absorbent Dry the vulva with the towelette or a new disposable absorbent paper before lubrication:
Pour out a large knob of lubricating gel into your hand Pour out a large knob of lubricating gel into your hand Spread the gel over the entire surface of the applicator tube Spread the gel over the entire surface of the applicator tube Spread the gel over the entire surface of the applicator tube Apply the rest of the gel on either side of the vulva Apply the rest of the gel on either side of the vulva Insert the applicator into the vaginal canal by gently parting the Insert the applicator into the vaginal canal by gently parting the Insert the applicator into the vaginal canal by gently parting the labia and by tilting it upward to get around the urinary meatus. labia and by tilting it upward to get around the urinary meatus. Straighten it up horizontally to continue the Straighten it up horizontally to continue the insertion. You will have to push gently to rupture the hymen in heifers having You will have to push gently to rupture the hymen in heifers having You will have to push gently to rupture the hymen in heifers having undergone artificial insemination. artificial insemination. Place the thermometer after the pelvic passage by pulling the white Place the thermometer after the pelvic passage by pulling the white Place the thermometer after the pelvic passage by pulling the white tube of the applicator towar applicator towards you. h) Retrieval of the thermometer Retrieval of the thermometer The vaginal thermometer must be retrieved in two cases:
The vaginal thermometer must be retrieved in two cases:
After receiving an SMS about the After receiving an SMS about the Expulsion of waters. The thermometer equipped with its appendages must be retrieved as The thermometer equipped with its appendages must be retrieved as The thermometer equipped with its appendages must be retrieved as soon as possible after the expulsion during calving. It is possible after the expulsion during calving. It is then relatively then relatively easy to locate close to the area where the animal has settled down to close to the area where the animal has settled down to close to the area where the animal has settled down to give birth - and find it in the litter. the litter. When you wish to interrupt the monitoring of an animal that When you wish to interrupt the monitoring of an animal that When you wish to interrupt the monitoring of an animal that you have equipped you have equipped to monitor its temperature. Proceed as follows:
21 Clean the vulva Lubricate the examination glove Lubricate the examination glove Search the vagina to extract the vaginal thermometer Search the vagina to extract the vaginal thermometer i) Cleaning of Cleaning of Cleaning of appendages appendages the the the thermometers and thermometers and thermometers and We request you to clearly distinguish between the two following We request you to clearly distinguish between the two following We request you to clearly distinguish between the two following operations in order to perform them separately:
to perform them separately:
Mechanical cleaning with clean water Mechanical cleaning with clean water of the equipment after its of the equipment after its last use Disinfection of equipment by pre the the the Disinfection of equipment by pre-soaking before new insertion before new insertion the into an animal. After retrieving animal. After retrieving animal. After retrieving the the appendages from the thermometer body by parting the clips with the thermometer body by parting the clips with the thermometer body by parting the clips with the thumbs, then remove the large particles by a first rinsing with clean thumbs, then remove the large particles by a first rinsing with clean water. Do not soak. thermometer, separate thermometer, separate thermometer, separate Cleaning of the thermometer body Cleaning of the thermometer body This mechanical cleaning can be done with clean water or with This mechanical cleaning can be done with clean water or with This mechanical cleaning can be done with clean water or with neutral soap using a soft bristle brush or a cloth towelette. Rinse the soft bristle brush or a cloth towelette. Rinse the soft bristle brush or a cloth towelette. Rinse the thermometer thoroughly. Cleaning of the appendages Cleaning of the appendages The appendages are also cleaned mechanically and this can be The appendages are also cleaned mechanically and this can be The appendages are also cleaned mechanically and this can be done in two different ways:
ways:
Cleaning in a linen washing machine [max 40 C (
Cleaning in a linen washing machine [max 40 C (104 F one of the nets provided for the purpose provided for the purpose Cleaning with clean water with a soft bristle brush Cleaning with clean water with a soft bristle brush Make sure that the cleaned equipment is stored in the blue Make sure that the cleaned equipment is stored in the blue Make sure that the cleaned equipment is stored in the blue trunk. 104 F)] in Never use bleach solution, acidic or alkaline detergent or any Never use bleach solution, acidic or alkaline detergent or any Never use bleach solution, acidic or alkaline detergent or any product for cleaning and disinfecting thermometers and and disinfecting thermometers and iodised product for cleaning appendages. 22 3. HEATPHONE HEATPHONE Description of the HeatPhone HeatPhone 3.1. Description of the The HeatPhone kit includes:
kit includes:
HeatPhone recipe;
The HeatPhone Axel sensors Straps The Axel sensor comes in the form of a sturdy box placed on the sensor comes in the form of a sturdy box placed on the sensor comes in the form of a sturdy box placed on the using a strap provided with the HeatPhone kit:
Principles of the HeatPhone animal's collar using a strap provided with the 3.2. Principles of the The HeatPhone detects heat in heifers, dairy cows and suckling detects heat in heifers, dairy cows and suckling detects heat in heifers, dairy cows and suckling cows. It informs you about the detection of heat by SMS on your mobile you about the detection of heat by SMS on your mobile you about the detection of heat by SMS on your mobile phone and asks you to approach your animals or to observe their phone and asks you to approach your animals or to observe their activity reports on the Daily Web Services Daily Web Services (DWS) when you consider
) when you consider it necessary. HeatPhone. The HeatPhone operates in 4 stages:
operates in 4 stages:
Axel sensors constantly measure and record the activity of sensors constantly measure and record the activity of sensors constantly measure and record the activity of animals. The GSM Radio Base collects the reports and sends them to The GSM Radio Base collects the reports and sends them to The GSM Radio Base collects the reports and sends them to remote servers every 30 The servers archive the data, analyse them, then detect the The servers archive the data, analyse them, then detect the The servers archive the data, analyse them, then detect the heat. every 30 minutes. DWS updates the information in your account and sends updates the information in your account and sends updates the information in your account and sends SMS. 3.3. Use of the HeatPhone Use of the HeatPhone a) Components of the Components of the HeatPhone. The operation of the HeatPhone HeatPhone service relies on the use of the 4 service relies on the use of the 4 following components:
23 The Radio Base The Radio Base The Radio Base The Radio Base the MEDRIA the MEDRIA the MEDRIA infrastructure, it communicates with all types of sensors. It must be infrastructure, it communicates h all types of sensors. It must be placed in the middle of the stock and constantly placed in the middle of the stock and constantly powered by the low powered by the low voltage charger or by a solar panel. voltage charger or by a solar panel. the main equipment of the main equipment of the main equipment of is is is The Radio Base collects the data recorded by the The Radio Base collects the data recorded by the Axel sensors and sensors and then transmits them every 30 minutes by the GSM network to the them every 30 minutes by the GSM network to the them every 30 minutes by the GSM network to the computer servers of DWS DWS to feed the stock's database. The Radio Base must be configured in The Radio Base must be configured in DWS mode in its mode in its Radio base / Connection menu. menu. The GSM mobile phone The GSM mobile phone An SMS on the user's mobile phone indicates the beginning of the An SMS on the user's mobile phone indicates the beginning of the heat. Axel sensors The Axel sensor placed in the animal's collar includes a 3 sensor placed in the animal's collar includes a 3 sensor placed in the animal's collar includes a 3-axis measures and records every 5 minutes measures and records every 5 minutes - 9 accelerometer that measures and records every 5 minutes statistical data of its activity, such as the angles, vertical and lateral statistical data of its activity, such as the angles, vertical and lateral accelerations. This box is placed during the fertility period to detect the heat. It may box is placed during the fertility period to detect the heat. It may box is placed during the fertility period to detect the heat. It may remain continually on the animals to monitor all events relating to on the animals to monitor all events relating to on the animals to monitor all events relating to reproduction, health and performance. reproduction, health and performance. These other detection services will complete MEDRIA's offer in the These other detection services will complete MEDRIA's offer in the These other detection services will complete MEDRIA's offer in the course of time. The Axel works for more than 6 years independently, records data works for more than 6 years independently, records data works for more than 6 years independently, records data of the last 7 days and can communicate with the Radio Base from more days and can communicate with the Radio Base from more days and can communicate with the Radio Base from more than 200 metres away depending on the environment. It is provided depending on the environment. It is provided depending on the environment. It is provided with the collar adapted to the morphology with the collar adapted to the morphology of your animals. It can also imals. It can also be installed on standard Automatic Feeding Station be installed on standard Automatic Feeding Station collars. The Daily Web Services The Daily Web Services or DWS DWS is the internet application that provides monitoring and is the internet application that provides monitoring and is the internet application that provides monitoring and designed by MEDRIA. The operation of DWS DWS relies secure computer infrastructure to store and process infrastructure to store and process detection services designed by MEDRIA. on the use of a secure computer stock data. H O N E Its positioning on an externalised computer infrastructure enables it Its positioning on an externalised computer infrastructure enables it Its positioning on an externalised computer infrastructure enables it to be accessed from any location via the Internet and it is continuously from any location via the Internet and it is continuously from any location via the Internet and it is continuously updated without updated without the user's personal computer er's personal computer equipment. intervention intervention on The processing of Axel heat. It also enables to monitor rest, feeding behavio Axel data enables to characterise and detect the data enables to characterise and detect the behaviour of heat. It also enables to monitor rest, feeding behavior and times. A password-protected personal ingestion and rumination ingestion and rumination protected personal account is created at the address http://dws.medria.fr to provide account is created at the address to provide access to services, data, curves and logs of the farm. access to services, data, curves and logs of the farm. 24 Configuration of the HeatPhone service. service. b) Configuration of the Daily Web Services on Daily Web Services The My account tab The My account tab The My account tab enables to configure the tab enables to configure the DWS according to according to the user's wishes:
Registration of his contact details;
Registration of his contact details;
Modification of the password;
Modification of the password;
Modification of the language used;
Modification of the language used;
Modification of the time zone of the farm;
Modification of the time zone of the farm;
Choice of the temperature unit (degree Celsius or Fahrenheit);
Choice of the temperature unit (degree Celsiu s or Fahrenheit);
Registration of an unlimited number of users authorised to Registration of an unlimited number of users authorised to Registration of an unlimited number of users authorised to access the DWS DWS account with their controlled rights. The Services tab The Services tab enables to configure the Registration of employees who can receive SMSs and their Registration of employees who can receive SMSs and their tab enables to configure the HeatPhone service HeatPhone service:
telephone numbers;
In SMS recipient click on the Enter the name and the telephone number in international format Enter the name and the telephone number in international format Enter the name and the telephone number in international format click on the Add a recipient button;
(+336...);
Indicate the time zone;
Indicate the time zone;
Check HeatPhone and Then click on Save at the bottom of the page;
at the bottom of the page;
and System in the proposed services;
Choice of the identification mode of animals included in the Choice of the identification mode of animals included in the Choice of the identification mode of animals included in the SMSs, work number, SMSs, work number, name, etc.;
Choice of the SMS sending mode: instant or reports (at the Choice of the SMS sending mode: instant or reports (at the Choice of the SMS sending mode: instant or reports (at the selected times) for selected times) for each recipient;
Definition of hours of the work day during which SMSs will be uring which SMSs will be sent;
Adjust the sensitivity (if necessary) of heat detection for Adjust the sensitivity (if necessary) of heat detection for Adjust the sensitivity (if necessary) of heat detection for heifers and for cows. heifers and for cows. Definition of hours of the work day d The heifer/cow categorization categorization is determined according to the age of is determined according to the age of calving. By default, DWS considers that a milk heifer will calve the first calving. By default, considers that a milk heifer will calve at 26 months and that a suckling cow will have its first calving at 35 and that a suckling cow will have its first calving at 35 and that a suckling cow will have its first calving at 35 months. c) The HeatPhone HeatPhone every day Installing collars on animals Installing collars on animals Place the Axel sensors 4 to 5 weeks before AI on the Place the Axel sensors 4 to 5 weeks before AI on the Place the Axel sensors 4 to 5 weeks before AI on the heifers and 3 weeks heifers and 3 weeks after calving on the cows;
Check the installation of the sensor on the collar: the Check the installat ion of the sensor on the collar: the inscriptions will be inscriptions will be against the animal's neck;
25 Note down the sensor number and the number of the animal Note down the sensor number and the number of the animal Note down the sensor number and the number of the animal on which it will be placed;
be placed;
Direct the arrow marked on the Axel sensor towards the sensor towards the animal's head;
Direct the arrow marked on the Place the collar on the narrowest portion of the neck just collar on the narrowest portion of the neck just collar on the narrowest portion of the neck just behind the ears;
behind the ears;
Tighten the collar so that it is properly adjusted to the neck's Tighten the collar so that it is properly adjusted to the neck's Tighten the collar so that it is properly adjusted to the neck's morphology. It is morphology. It is recommended to correctly adjust the recommended to correctly adjust the tightening of the collar in order to allow at least the thickness tightening of the collar in order to allow at least the thickness of the hand to pass.;
e hand to pass.;
Remove the collar once the cow is confirmed pregnant, i.e. Remove the collar once the cow is confirmed pregnant, i.e. Remove the collar once the cow is confirmed pregnant, i.e. approximately 3 approximately 3 months after installation. After installing the Axel collar on the animal, it is recommended to create its assignment to an animal by identifying the latter in the create its assignment to an animal by identifying the latter in the Equipment tab of DWS
. Axel collar on the animal, it is recommended If the sensor is not assigned to an animal, the events detected by the If the sensor is not assigned to an animal, the events detected by the will be sent to the user but will refer to the sensor number refer to the sensor number HeatPhone will be sent to the user but will and not the identification mode of animals selected by the user (name, and not the identification mode of animals selected by the user (name, work no., etc.). The HeatPhone automatically detects the installation and automatically detects the installation and removal removal of Axel collars on animals:
collars on animals:
It detects the installation of the Axel collar after 2h30 It detects the installation of the Axel collar after 2h30 It detects the installation of the Axel collar after 2h30 of measuring the activity, measuring the activity, Generates the installation event, then reinitialises the heat Generates the installation event, then reinitialises the heat Generates the installation event, then reinitialises the heat detection algorithm orithm of the Axel collar. Removal of the Axel The DWS automatically detects the removal when the Axel collar after the gestation report collar after the gestation report Axel collar automatically detects the removal when the Axel is maintained immobile on the ground, or hooked on for more than 1 immobile on the ground, or hooked on for more than 1 immobile on the ground, or hooked on for more than 1 hour. It generates a removal hour. It generates a removal event and stops its heat detection stops its heat detection algorithm. If a new animal is equipped immediately after removal of an If a new animal is equipped immediately after removal of an Axel If a new animal is equipped immediately after removal of an to delete as soon as possible the existing to delete as soon as possible the existing DWS in favor of the new assignment to correctly of the new assignment to correctly collar, it is mandatory assignment on the DWS the detection algorithm. reinitialise the detection algorithm. Operations on the Operations on the DWS Connection to the DWS DWS interface 1. On the DWS site http://dws.medria.fr http://dws.medria.fr;
2. Enter the user id (farm no.) and the password;
Enter the user id (farm no.) and the password;
3. Click on OK. It is recommended to use Mozilla Firefox as web browser (avoid It is recommended to use Mozilla Firefox as web browser (avoid It is recommended to use Mozilla Firefox as web browser (avoid Internet Explorer for DWS DWS). Registration of the animals in Registration of the animals in DWS 1. Go to the Animals 2. Click on the + Add an animal
+ Add an animal button;
Animals tab;
26 3. Complete all the fields accurately: particularly the date of birth, Complete all the fields accurately: particularly the date of birth, Complete all the fields accurately: particularly the date of birth, the breed and he group (to be created, with a minimum of 5 he group (to be created, with a minimum of 5 he group (to be created, with a minimum of 5 group) which are determining elements animals for for determining elements detections;
in a group) which are 4. Click on Save. The registration of animals can be done automatically and daily if The registration of animals can be done automatically and daily if The registration of animals can be done automatically and daily if accesses the stock database of the stock accesses the stock database of the stock your DWS application establishment that provides the establishment that provides the MEDRIA solution. Assignment of a sensor to an animal Assignment of a sensor to an animal It is strongly recommended to assign the Axel collar with an animal It is strongly recommended to assign the collar with an animal to:
Identify the animal in the SMSs, for every event generated on Identify the animal in the SMSs, for every event generated on Identify the animal in the SMSs, for every event generated on the DWS, and Reinitialise correctly Reinitialise correctly installing the Axel collar;
Axel collar;
Activate the group activity compensation on this Axel collar. Activate the group activity compensation on this Axel collar. Activate the group activity compensation on this Axel collar. the heat detection algorithm after the heat detection alg orithm after for the archival of data;
If the Axel collar is not assigned to an animal:
collar is not assigned to an animal:
The SMSs will indicate only the Axel sensor number;
The SMSs will indicate only the Axel sensor number;
The algorithm will not be able to take advantage of the group The algorithm will not be able to take advantage of the group activity compensation. activity compensation. Select the concerned sensor (AX for Axel sensor);
Equipment tab Procedure 1. Go to the Equipment 2. Select the concerned sensor (AX for 3. Click on the Create an assignment Create an assignment button 4. Select the concerned animal from the drop 5. Enter the precise date and time 6. Click on Create an assignment Create an assignment. The assignment on DWS Select the concerned animal from the drop-down list Enter the precise date and time when the collar was installed when the collar was installed DWS must be done within a maximum period must be done within a maximum period of 5 days after installing the collars on the animals. after installing the collars on the animals. Equipment tab Select the row of the concerned sensor (AX for Axel);
Deletion of an assignment between sensor/animal Deletion of an assignment between sensor/animal 1. Go to the Equipment 2. Select the row of the concerned sensor (AX for 3. Click on the Delete an assignment 4. Click on Delete the assignment between sensor/animal Delete the assignment between sensor/animal Delete the assignment between sensor/animal. Constitution of animal groups Constitution of animal groups The constitution of animal groups on the The constitution of animal groups on the DWS enables to reserve a enables to reserve a digital processing specific to every animal group to differentiate, for specific to every animal group to differentiate, for specific to every animal group to differentiate, for example, the group activity example, the group activity compensation of heifers and cows. Delete an assignment button The compensation of the group activity operates from a minimum of The compensation of the group activity operates from a minimum of The compensation of the group activity operates from a minimum of 5 equipped animals onwards in a group. The movement of animals a onwards in a group. The movement of animals a onwards in a group. The movement of animals and the creation of groups are done very simply from the Groups tab of the creation of groups are done very simply from the Groups tab of DWS. 27 3.4. The HeatPhone The services provided by the The services provided by the HeatPhone consist in SMS messages consist in SMS messages sent by the MEDRIA servers and the availability of information MEDRIA servers and the availability of information MEDRIA servers and the availability of information analysed by the servers during consultation on the Daily Web analysed by the servers during Daily Web Services (DWS). HeatPhone services These services follow on from the installation of an These services follow on from the installation of an Axel sensor on sensor on the neck of a cow or a heifer and the configuration of the generation of cow or a heifer and the configuration of the generation of cow or a heifer and the configuration of the generation of these messages by the user on the user on the DWS. a) Heat detection SMSs Heat detection SMSs The SMSs sent by the MEDRIA server differ by their co The SMSs sent by the MEDRIA server differ by their content. They ntent. They inform the user about a specific event detected following the analysis of about a specific event detected following the analysis of about a specific event detected following the analysis of data acquired by the Axel Example of an SMS:
Example of an SMS:
Axel sensor. 28 Event types that can be detected Event types that can be detected Two heat events may not be generated at an interval of less than Two heat events may not be generated at an interval of less than Two heat events may not be generated at an interval of less than 72 hours, except for a confirmation preceded by a prediction (=
except for a confirmation preceded by a prediction (=
except for a confirmation preceded by a prediction (=
probable). b) The sensor installation and removal SMS The sensor installation and removal SMS The sensor installation and removal SMS Sensor placed on the animal Sensor placed on the animal This event is generated approximately 2h30 after installing the This event is generated approximately 2h30 after installing the This event is generated approximately 2h30 after installing the sensor on the animal, depending on the latter's activity. depending on the latter's activity. Sensor not placed on the animal Sensor not placed on the animal This event is generated approximately 1h30 after removal of the This event is generated approximately 1h30 after removal of the This event is generated approximately 1h30 after removal of the provided that the Axel sensor is motionless sensor is motionless sensor from the animal, during this period. c) The consultation of events on The consultation of events on DWS The DWS lists the events (that lists the events (that correspond to the SMS messages correspond to the SMS messages sent) sorted by Service, Animal or by Group. Service, Animal or by Group. It is possible at any time to print the list of events, as well as to add It is possible at any time to print the list of events, as well as to add It is possible at any time to print the list of events, as well as to add and record new events or observations that you wish keep a track of. events or observations that you wish keep a track of. events or observations that you wish keep a track of. The list of events generated by the HeatPhone can be consulted on The list of events generated by the can be consulted on the DWS from the Events Events tab. 29 Furthermore, each event is placed on an activity curve specific to Furthermore, each event is placed on an activity curve specific to Furthermore, each event is placed on an activity curve specific to each animal, which can also be observed on the can also be observed on the DWS. DWS activity curves Consultation of DWS The activity curve that you observe in The activity curve that you observe in DWS is the summary of is the summary of several different algorithms whose data is processed on MEDRIA algorithms whose data is processed on MEDRIA algorithms whose data is processed on MEDRIA servers. In order to detect heat, the In order to detect heat, the HeatPhone relies on the measurement relies on the measurement and analysis of many criteria specific to each animal such as its age, its many criteria specific to each animal such as its age, its many criteria specific to each animal such as its age, its group, its daily activity outside ctivity outside the heat period, its rumination time, its the heat period, its rumination time, its behavioural variations, etc. behavioural variations, etc. This complete algorithm generates SMS alerts to inform you about This complete algorithm generates SMS alerts to inform you about This complete algorithm generates SMS alerts to inform you about detected events. Observing the curves on DWS allows you to view these events and Observing the curves on allows you to view these events and to assist you in your decision to inseminate. decision to inseminate. How to consult the curves How to consult the curves Events tab Select the concerned animal Select the concerned animal In the Events Click on the Click on the See curve button A period of 6 days is required after installing the collars to be able A period of 6 days is required after installing the collars to be able A period of 6 days is required after installing the collars to be able to observe the first curves. the first curves. Interpretation of DWS The interpretation is done according to 3 observation criteria:
The interpretation is done according to 3 observation criteria:
DWS activity curves The hyperactivity duration The amplitude of the activity peak:
The amplitude of the activity peak:
it must be it must be significantly higher than the peaks that can be observed significantly higher than the peaks that can be observed every day;
The hyperactivity duration: it must be greater than 6
: it must be greater than 6 hours;
The cyclicity of 2 hyperactivities: a heat cycle is a heat cycle is considered to be between considered to be between 18 and 26 days. The cyclicity of 2 hyperactivities:
In general, we can visually confirm the heat when at least 2 of these In general, we can visually confirm the heat when at least 2 of these In general, we can visually confirm the heat when at least 2 of these criteria are observed on the observed on the DWS activity curve. 30 31 Examination of reproductive Examination of reproductive disorders Observing activity curves may reveal certain problems that the Observing activity curves may reveal certain problems that the Observing activity curves may reveal certain problems that the from. The consultants (inseminators, technicians, The consultants (inseminators, technicians, animals are suffering from. vets, etc.) may assist the user in finding the most suitable solutions for vets, etc.) may assist the user in finding the most suitable solutions for the various reproductive disorders o the various reproductive disorders observed. 32 4. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING For any For any For any technical question, contact MEDRIA by e technical question, contact MEDRIA by e technical question, contact MEDRIA by e-mail:
support@MEDRIA.fr or by support@MEDRIA.fr or by telephone +33 (0)2 99 37 10 10. 5. APPENDICES APPENDICES 5.1. Technical and environmental Technical and environmental Technical and environmental specifications specifications Feature RF Interface Power Requirement Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range Altitude IP Protection Class Pollution Degree Size Weight VelPhone (TVi) HeatPhone (AXi) VelPhone (TVi) HeatPhone (AXi) Description Internal Antenna Non-removable Lithium Battery 3.6V removable Lithium Battery 3.6V- 2.6Ah
-20 ~ 55 C
< 2000 m IP 67 1
: 2,65 cm L : 11,6 cm (without appendix)
: 11,6 cm (without appendix) L : 10 cm l : 4,8 cm H : 3 cm(without collar)
: 3 cm(without collar) 87 g (without appendix) 160 g (without collar) 5.2. Certifications Certifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MEDRIA Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MEDRIA Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MEDRIA could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. void the user's authority to operate the equipment. a) CE trademark CE trademark MEDRIA hereby declares that this equipment complies with the MEDRIA hereby declares that this equipment complies with the MEDRIA hereby declares that this equipment complies with the requirements and other pertinent provisions of the directive pertinent provisions of the directive essential requirements and other 1999/5/CE. A A A compliance declaration compliance declaration compliance declaration is available on is available on is available on the website the website the website www.MEDRIA.fr. MEDRIA pursues a continuous development and improvement policy MEDRIA pursues a continuous development and improvement policy MEDRIA pursues a continuous development and improvement policy for its equipment and it is possible that some information in this equipment and it is possible that some information in this equipment and it is possible that some information in this may not be up to date. Please contact your distributor to document may not be up to date. Please contact your distributor to obtain all the updated product information. obtain all the updated product information. 33 b) Industry Canada (IC) Information Industry Canada (IC) Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any his device must accept any his device must accept any interference received, interference received, interference received, including including including interference that may cause undesired operation. interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Part 15 Information :
c) FCC Part 15 Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is This device complies with peration is subject to the following two conditions subject to the following two conditions :
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against designed to provide reasonable protection against designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful radio instruction manual, may cause harmful instruction manual, may cause harmful radio radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expens required to correct the interference at his own expense. interference interference interference to to to This equipment complies with FCCs radiation exposure limis set This equipment complies with FCCs radiation exposure limis set This equipment complies with FCCs radiation exposure limis set forth for an uncontrolled environment under the following conditions forth for an uncontrolled environment under the following conditions forth for an uncontrolled environment under the following conditions :
1. This equipment should be installed and operated such that a This equipment should be installed and operated such that a This equipment should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between radiator (antenna) and users/neraby persons body at all times. radiator (antenna) and users/neraby persons body at all times. radiator (antenna) and users/neraby persons body at all times. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This transmitter must not be co 34 5.3. Glossary Glossary Sensor GSM Monitoring SMS SIM Device that enables to observe and record different signals Device that enables to observe and record different signals Device that enables to observe and record different signals Group System Mobile Group System Mobile Mobile telephony standard ideal for voice communications Mobile telephony standard ideal for communications Surveillance method to measure the activity of a system, Surveillance method to measure the activity of a system, Surveillance method to measure the activity of a system, a component, etc. component, etc.. Short Message Service Short Message Service Enables to transmit short text messages via mobile telephony Enables to transmit short text messages via mobile telephony Enables to transmit short text messages via mobile telephony
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| 1 | 2016-01-26 | 902.3 ~ 914.9 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | Original Equipment |
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| 1 | Effective |
2016-01-26
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| 1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
MEDRIA
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| 1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0024997694
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| 1 | Physical Address |
PA de la Gaultiere
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| 1 |
CHATEAUBOURG, N/A
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| 1 |
France
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| app s | TCB Information | |||||
| 1 | TCB Application Email Address |
T******@TIMCOENGR.COM
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| 1 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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| app s | FCC ID | |||||
| 1 | Grantee Code |
2AGBG
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| 1 | Equipment Product Code |
2X000184
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| app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
| 1 | Name |
J****** L******
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| 1 | Title |
CEO
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
+33 (********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
+33 (********
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| 1 |
j******@medria.fr
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
| 1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
| if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
| app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
| 1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
| 1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | vaginal thermometer to detect calving | ||||
| 1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
| 1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
| 1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Grant Comments | Power listed is conducted, this EUT employs a hybrid system. | ||||
| 1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
| app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
| 1 | Firm Name |
EMITECH Angers
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| 1 | Name |
O****** R****
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
33-2-********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
33-2-********
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| 1 |
o******@emitech.fr
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| 1 | 1 | 15C | 902.30000000 | 914.90000000 | 0.0040000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
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