farmBolus and Handset User`s Manual
Contents
1. Network Graphics is a picture file that can be used for a wide range of applications It is an easy way to export your eCow graphs in a format that can be used in presentations documents and emails To export a PNG Click File gt Save PNG Choose a suitable name and location for your file Click Save Printing To print your graph Click File gt Print This will bring up the Page Setup dialogue It is recommended you leave the orientation in Landscape mode as portrait makes the graphs look squashed Click OK to bring up the Printer options Select the correct printer from the drop down list and click OK to Start printing 24 Warranty All eCow products come with a 60 day no quibble warranty covering manufacturing faults The warranty does not cover fair wear and tear or accidental damage The warranty period begins when the bolus is first configured by the customer using the Hathor software as instructed on page 10 assuming this set up is completed within 7 days of receiving the bolus Failure to set up the bolus within 7 days of receipt will invalidate the warranty If an eCow product appears faulty outside the 60 day warranty please contact eCow for advice 1 Use inside other Animals The warranty only covers use inside dairy cows with a maximum body condition score BCS of 2 5 Use of the bolus inside any animal that does not fit the description above will invalidate your warranty The bolus should only be inse2. be aware of the safety instructions This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury or damage to the product read all warnings before using this eCow product WARNINGS A A A Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal components could result in injury In the event of a malfunction or should the product suffer damage then contact eCow Do not use in other animals Use of the bolus inside any non bovine animal will invalidate your warranty Do not immerse the bolus in very hot water Immersing the sensor in boiling or near boiling water will break the sensor and is not covered by the warranty Only to be deployed by a trained technician The bolus should only be inserted by a trained technician no liability is accepted for incorrect usage Ensure the animal technician has undertaken the correct training and certification process A Do not let the sensor dry out The bolus should be stored in the provided storage container whenever it is not in use and the sensor should always be immersed in a liquid of near neutral pH tap water is recommended Boluses must be stored with the sensor head pointing downwards Storing the bolus incorrectly invalidates the warranty Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures such as in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the product Long periods of time spent over
3. right and selecting Exit Hathor Unplug the dongle and then plug it back in and the Hathor software will restart automatically Retry the download Try repositioning the handset dongle The left hana side rule mentioned on page 12 is not universal and best positioning will vary from cow to cow Remember closer is not always better There is a sweet spot between 1 and 2 meters from the cow in which signal strength will be the strongest Be Persistent The cow s rumen is a turbulent place The bolus rotates approximately every 40 seconds as a result the orientation of the antenna will change The strength of the flickering dongle light will give an indication to the signal strength Try at least two full connection attempts The download has frozen halfway through This is most likely due to a sudden loss of signal during the download Cancel the download by pressing the Back button gt to the left of the home button and start again To prevent this from happening ensure you maintain proximity to the cow 15 Viewing your data The eCow Client software named HathorHB Client has been designed to allow you easy access to your data With it you can download your results from our web server or import them directly from the handset The Client software is downloaded as an archived zip executable Simply unzip the file right click gt Unzip and then run the file following the install instructions given on screen Importi
4. 45 C will damage the device s internal electronics Temperatures above 30 C during will deplete the battery at an accelerated rate The recommended storage temperature Is between 5 C and 25 C Observe proper precautions when handling the charger Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Do not short the charger the charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed witha dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in an electric shock Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in an electric shock Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire Introduction Take some time to familiarise yourself with the various aspects of our product At the top of the bolus there is a metal loop This is included for the convenience of our research customers allowing for easy retrieval of the bolus The inner workings of the bolus are securely encased in resin to protect them from the rumen liquor inside the cow The pH and temperature sensors reside i
5. LIMITED eCow Electronic Cow Management farmBolus and Handset Farm User Manual Cop farmBolus and Handset User s Manual LIMITED eCow Ltd 7 9 King Street Unit 5b Exeter Devon EX11BH Phone 44 0 1392 422441 Email support ecow co uk INNOVATION Y E Express amp Echo oF THE YEARS THE RE M BUSINESS animal Western Morming News AWARDS DAIRY INDUSTRY TRADE AWARDS 2014 201 5 sall xi Innovation Award Winner Ove Winner expressandecho co uk Product Documentation Thank you for your purchase The documentation for this product consists of a User s Manual this booklet To get the most from your product please read all instructions thoroughly and keep them to hand so that all users of the product are familiar with the guide For information on using this product see the User s Manual which can also be downloaded as a PDF from our website 1 On your computer launch a web browser and open the following site http www ecow co uk user quides 2 Click on User Manual 3 The document will open in your PDF reading program Bolus settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Help Should you require help using your product please see the Troubleshooting section in this manual p 15 Alternatively for frequently asked questions or to raise a support ticket please go to http www ecow co uk support Table of Contents Safety information sice ner
6. ann nE AE sein 1 INTRODUCTION sisisciscccssseiuuvorsensvaumvsruvestesbabsuidedevdioniabsulsdentuedeniesbsuiaididessubesbsesanuesss 3 GETTING STARTED oeeccereiocsrr iener re E EEEE A ENEE 6 SE UPE RN E eS 7 OVE INE TO WNI earra aces eae Sten se esate Soe eee 7 PCOS SIS H IO E E E O 8 Seting the date and time cacccs tactics avec osaasusteeasvvansncducainceveiuetessuauesvarmaese 9 seme up eE BOUS eea 10 NOD SS ar E S E euatoetecee 11 Bolus CeO OVS Nissans T 11 Downloading and uploading data cccccesccccesseccceesecceeeeseceeeeseceseeneees 11 COW handling sessies a era E 12 SYSTEM OPERATION sccvcxcesesherccettcirvusosnsiseseoncrssoulsavestoalsnnmbasiuecebeeceren tiene 13 Using Hathor to COWn Oa cccccsesecccceseccecesececauececeeeeceseeeeccessusecetsuneces 13 POE aa i peeneee anne ee ne ern on A ne 13 RFE US e E aes 14 Troubleshooting ACOWNIOAMS ceecccccsssecceeseccceesececeeeceeeeeeeeeseusecesauaeess 15 VIEWING YOUR DAT Ay viscseccssacsicencctidasenscusdconcasiaesoavecdaneetubvsnnetucdceromtbestsecscteenteias 16 WOO RUINS CLAN Gy a gcnesceaeseen stave E 16 Getting to grips with CON Cicdscecesctiacessatasiveretbeorntelssecmndtewmalerenierneioeee 18 TAG GINS eaaa E E AR 21 EPONE Dda a E E E T E ANS 24 WARRANTY cecene E EN 25 Safety information To prevent damage to your eCow product or injury to yourself others or animals read the following safety precautions before using the products All users should
7. dset to set the bolus time You will receive notification once the download is fully completed Note Boluses must be downloaded from at least once every 28 days to prevent data loss If left for longer than 28 days the bolus will overwrite the older values to accommodate the new data Uploading Data When you unplug the antenna after having downloaded new data the software will ask you whether you would like to upload the data now or postpone the upload If the handset is not connected to the internet select Postpone Upload now If you want to upload now select OK this will cause the handset to try an upload immediately only do this if you know you 13 have a reliable internet connection Once you have pressed OK you will see a progress bar for the upload to the server followed by a message telling you it is uploading to an email address as well Selecting Postpone will delay the data upload To upload postponed data obtain an internet connection plug in the dongle press the Menu button in the top right Then click Upload Data Select the data files you wish to upload and press OK to start the upload You will receive a notification when the upload is complete By default the data is sent to our eCow server and an eCow email address This is for the purpose of archiving and analysis so the results may be presented to you through the Client Software It is however possible to change where the data is being sent to For exa
8. e on the same type of feed or housed in the same place To create a group click the button with a cow and a plus sign Once you have created a group you can select it from the group drop down menu to view only those cows Towards the right you have the Daily Mean graph which shows a plot of the pH averaged over each successive 24 hour period in the data you are viewing Selecting the Event Diary tab brings up the events view In this view you can add and remove events to be plotted on your data graphs This can be used to add events such as calving or illness to a graph which can help identify anomalous pH or temperature readings Analysis Event Diary Event Description Click on the diary entry to Cow 980 558 had Mastitis on 20 10 see the event description Press to add Press to remove 19 e The Graph Section Bolus b Cow c Farm f eCow Recorded on dd mm yyyy pH plot from dd mm yyyy to dd mm yyyy Date Tme under 5 8pH Hrs Data View Day Week Al Show Events Reset Zoom 20 This is the section in which you will see your data displayed Starting at the top you have the Graph title which is shown as Bolus c Cow c Farm f in this is example On the graph there is a red line which indicates the acidosis threshold pH 5 8 below which the cow may be at risk of acidosis In the bottom left there are two boxes which show how many hours the cow has spent below pH 5 8 a
9. ime is incorrect move on to step 5 Untick the Automatic date and time box by tapping the tick Tap on Set date and Set time and change them to the correct values for your region Note Setting the correct time is crucial as this is the time that is used for the bolus Please check the phone time and date is correct before attempting further steps Setting up the Bolus Boluses operate above 32 C To communicate new configuration data to the boluses they must first be warmed To achieve this 10 Ensure boluses are in their original storage box Then place this into an empty bucket Fill the bucket with boiling water at least 80 C up to the fill line marked on the bolus storage box Warning Never immerse an unprotected bolus in boiling water See page 4 Wait for 15 20 minutes for the boluses to warm up This may take longer in colder conditions Whilst the boluses are warming make sure the handset is turned on and the USB dongle is connected Hathor will open when then dongle is plugged in Press the Configuration button Select the Bolus ID and click OK Press Set Cow ID and enter the Cow ID number if you have one press OK and then press Set Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each Bolus Your boluses should now be warm to run a test download Select your Bolus ID at the top of the screen Press Download and a latest download reading is taken You may receive a Data already downloaded message if a recent dow
10. mple if you wanted a copy of the raw data sent to your personal email or FTP server this would be possible IF you request the raw data to be sent to your own email address you will receive a csv comma separated values file This is the format in which the handset downloads data from the bolus and is simply a large list containing all the readings along with relevant timestamps If you require the data to go to an additional email address contact eCow Viewing the Data The eCow Client software named HathorHB Client has been designed to allow you easy access to your data With it you can either download your results from our web server or import them directly from the handset The Client software is downloaded as an archived zip executable Simply unzip the file right click gt Unzip and then run the file following the install instructions given on screen 14 Troubleshooting downloads can t get the handset to connect to the bolus what should I do Has the cow calved recently After calving the rumen expands to refill the space left by the calf causing a lot of internal movement Users have been unable to connect to the bolus for a couple of days after calving Wait for 3 to 5 days after calving to perform the next download and you should be able to connect Check that the antenna is correctly plugged into the handset as it may have been knocked loose To do this exit Hathor by pressing the Menu button in the top
11. n the punctured metal end cap The bolus is uniquely weighted such that it stands upright in the rumen thereby allowing for full immersion of the sensors and improved data readings Thanks to years of research and innovation the eCow bolus has a lifespan of between 90 and 150 days of continuous use when used correctly The Handset Motorola Moto G Shortcut keys visible when the phone is on From left to right Back Home and Recent Apps Micro USB dongle port charging port Power button press and hold until the screen lights up Volume keys Antenna length will vary depending on the model Dongle Power Activity light light will show when the dongle is active USB dongle connector Data is automatically uploaded to the eCow servers where it is checked analysed and made available to view through the Hathor Client software Bolus 535 Cow PH plot from 01 10 2013 to 30 10 2013 TCF_B_0535_30102013_xxX csv 02 10 13 04 10 13 06 10 13 08 10 13 10 10 13 12 10 13 14 10 13 16 10 13 18 10 13 20 10 13 22 10 13 24 10 13 26 10 13 28 10 13 30 10 13 Date Time under S 8pH 0 0 Hs 01 Data View Day F Week Al _ Show Events Reset Zoom _ Analysis Event Diary Daily Mean M Plot raw C Piot raw pH Plot daily pH profile F Daily pH mean Addosis index 635 07 10 13 14 10 13 21 10 13 28 10 13 Date The eCow client software gives you easy access to you
12. ng Data From saved files on your computer The software enables you to view particular data files of interest that you may have saved on your computer To do this Click File gt Open Data File Navigate to the file of interest this must be a file downloaded from an eCow bolus Select this file and click Open From the Web Server Click File gt Connect to Server This will bring up the Client Login box Please use the username and password supplied to you by eCow to connect Once connected you will be able to select Farms from the drop down farm list After selecting a farm the software will take a few moments to download the required data You will now see a list of boluses in the bolus selection box Click on a bolus number to see the data plotted on the graph 16 From the Handset Plug your handset into your computer using the included USB cable Click the Start icon and then click Computer You should see the Handset listed under the heading Portable Devices as a XT1032 if using an eCow supplied Moto G Double click this icon then double click on phone icon on the following screen In this next screen you will see a number of folders locate the one named eCow Copy and paste the eCow folder to somewhere appropriate on your computer perhaps create a new folder dedicated to eCow data Go back to the Hathor Client software and click File gt Import Bolus Data Navigate to where you
13. nload has already been completed If this happens click OK Repeat steps 10 and 11 for each Bolus Unplug the dongle from the handset and you will be prompted to upload the data Press OK and once the upload is complete your setup is finished The boluses are then ready to deploy Notices Once the setup has been completed your boluses are ready to be deployed and to start collecting data Bolus Deployment The eCow pH bolus is deployed in the same manner as any other standard bolus That is orally with the use of a balling gun available on the eCow shop http shop ecow co uk Bolus deployment should be performed by a trained animal technician with the correct training and certification Once the bolus has been properly inserted it will take a few hours to settle into its resting place in the reticulum eCow does not warrant or encourage the use of its bolus in any animal other than cows Downloading and Uploading Data Boluses must be downloaded from at least once every 28 days to prevent data loss If left for longer than 28 days the bolus will overwrite the older values to accommodate the new data The following sections will first describe how to download data from a software point of view then how best to handle the cow when downloading and finally an overview of the upload process 11 Cow Handling Although methods used can vary from cow to cow due to differing temperaments the fundamentals remain the same Wha
14. orning this is seen as a peak in pH which then falls after eating The patterns seen in the pH summary graphs will vary depending on ciet regularity of feeding and the general health of the cows pH n a 22 ON at nga a l i IN A N i NA V 17 01 14 18 01 14 Date The red line on this graph is dubbed the acidosis threshold and is at pH 5 8 Beneath this threshold a cow is at an increased risk of falling sick with acidosis To assess the acidosis risk check the amount of time your cow has spent under pH 5 8 which is given towards the bottom left of the graph in hours and as a percentage Time under 5 8pH 9 5 Hrs 5 6 d Note The threshold value of pH 5 8 is given as an indicator only Having a cow with a rumen pH that is below 5 8 does not necessarily mean that she has acidosis e Daily pH profile The Daily pH profile is useful for analysing pH patterns over a long period of time Each blue line represents 24hrs of data and the red line represents the average of all the blue lines The graph shown below represents about 80 days of data you can see that the cows are fed at roughly Gam every day 00 01 01 01 02 01 03 01 04 01 05 01 06 01 O7 01 O8 01 09 01 10 01 11 01 12 01 13 01 14 01 15 01 16 01 17 01 18 01 19 01 20 01 21 01 22 01 23 01 Date 23 Exporting Data The Client software offers two easy methods of exporting your data to share with others Save PNG A PNG Portable
15. our network passphrase when prompted Your handset should now be connected to the internet Accessing Hathor To start the download software named Hathor plug the micro USB dongle into the socket at the bottom of the phone see page 4 Upon connecting the dongle you will see the Hathor main page At the top of this page there is a scrolling list of all the Bolus ID s installed on the phone and below this you will see 4 buttons Download button Pressing this button will start a download from the selected bolus Calibration button Pressing this will take you to the bolus calibration screen Configuration button This button brings up the configuration screen Data viewer Pressing this takes you to the data viewer function which allows you to preview your downloaded data on the phone Setting the Date and Time To begin ensure that handset has the correct date and time for your locality The handset will download the local date and time settings from the internet if it is able to find them If it cannot find them then you may input them manually using the following steps Press the home button LA to ensure you are on the home screen Tap Settings Scroll to the bottom of the list and tap Date and Time By default the phone will have the Automatic date and time option ticked Below the screen will display the date and time If the displayed date and time are correct then proceed to Bolus Setup if the date and t
16. r data This software allows you to import data you have stored locally or login to view uploaded and archived data Shown above is the raw pH data however you can also view temperature and the cow s average daily pH profile Getting started Take some time to familiarise yourself with the various aspects of our product You will receive your boluses in our custom protective packaging There will be a small amount of water in the bottom of this box this is to keep the sensor head hydrated Do not let the sensor dry out The bolus should be stored in the provided storage container whenever it is not in use and the sensor should always be immersed in a liquid of near neutral pH tap water is recommended Boluses must be stored with the sensor head pointing downwards Storing the bolus incorrectly invalidates the warranty Set up the Handset Your handset will be shipped ready for use but will be off in order to conserve battery To turn the handset on press and hold the power button see page 4 until you see the Motorola logo Connecting to WiFi For full functionality the handset requires an internet connection To ensure you are viewing the home screen press the home button at the bottom centre A Tap Settings the cog symbol Tap Wi Fi You should now see a list of available networks If not ensure that WiFi is turned on slide the switch at the top right of the Wi Fi page Select your network and enter y
17. rted into an animal by a trained technician no liability is accepted for incorrect usage Please ensure the animal technician has undertaken the correct training and certification process 2 Dry Sensor Do not let the sensor dry out as this can damage the sensor The bolus should be kept in its original container The sensor should always be immersed in liquid of near neutral pH tap water will do The eCow boluses should be left in the original container in which they are shipped for periods of storage They must be stored with the sensor head pointing downwards Storing the boluses incorrectly invalidates the warranty 3 Accidental damage of the Handset The handset must be treated with care Whilst it is fairly robust it will not survive excessive force during use or being dropped If the handset breaks down due to accidental or water damage this is not covered by the warranty 25 4 Overheating the Bolus Long periods of time spent over 45 C will damage the device s internal electronics Similarly at temperatures above 30 C the device will deplete battery at an accelerated rate For storing the boluses we recommend a temperature range between 5 C and 25 C 5 Immersing the Sensor in very hot water As previously mentioned immersing the sensor in boiling or near boiling water will break the sensor This is not covered by the warranty 6 Returns To make a warranty claim please phone eCow on 44 0 1392 422441 to receive fu
18. rther instructions 26 LIMITED eCow eCow Ltd 7 9 King Street Unit 5b Exeter Devon EX11BH Phone 44 0 1392 422441 Email support ecow co uk For further help and support regarding your eCow product please contact us using the details provided above
19. s well as a percentage of time spent under the threshold Towards the bottom right there are the options to change between Day Week and All data views Finally on the bottom right you have the buttons Show Events and Reset Zoom Pressing the Show Events button toggles whether the events are shown on the graph and pressing Reset Zoom returns you to the full overview of the data The Graphs There are three different graphs available for each mia bolus Plot raw pH Plot raw C temperature and Plot iaa Daily pH profile To switch between these graphs use Plot dally pH profile the buttons shown to the right These are in the Daily pH mean analysis tab of the Analysis and Events Box Acidosis index e Plot raw C temperature The Temperature Summary graph plots the temperature of your cow s rumen over a date range that may be customised The graph shown below is from a typical cow over a period of a week The sharp dips visible are the drops in temperature when a cow takes a drink a typical cow may have anywhere between 3 and 7 drinks per day Noticeable increases in temperature or lack of drinking events may signal an infection consult your vet deg C 4 01 14 15 01 14 15 01 14 16 01 14 16 01 14 17 01 14 17 01 14 18 01 14 18 01 14 19 01 14 19 01 14 20 01 14 20 01 14 21 01 14 21 01 14 21 e Plot raw pH The pH summary graph is a very powerful diagnostic tool Shown below is a pH summary graph for a cow fed each m
20. saved the eCow folder Double click the eCow folder then double click Bolus folder You should now see a file called bolus D dat Select this and then click the Open button The software will now import all the data for the boluses listed on your handset ready for viewing 17 Getting to grips with Client When you open the Client software you will see that it may be divided into roughly 3 main sections These are e The Farm and Bolus Selection Box This is at the bottom left of your screen Once you have imported data from your handset or server you will be able to choose what Farm and what Bolus data you wish to view Select a farm from the drop down Farm list and a list of boluses will appear Click on a bolus from the list and the bolus data will be downloaded and displayed on the graph Farm Bolus List 18 e The Analysis and Events Box This section has two tabs at the top Analysis and Event Diary By default the software opens with the analysis tab selected In this view you can change the type of graphs and analysis To switch between pH temperature or daily pH profile mean click the circle beside your desired graph on the left Analy Daily Mean Plot raw SC Group Al d i er 560 gt 0 75 Plot daly pH profile 477 E x 51L amp 0 50 DalypHmean oyy eae 0 25 xcidoets index 610 539 oO 7 01 01 70 Groups may also be created here this is useful for grouping together certain cows who may all b
21. t follows are some suggestions for successful downloading 12 Download when the cow is being fed and locked in a yoke This eliminates the chance of them walking away Depending on the type of parlour used it may be easier to perform the download during milking Stand near the front of the cow place the dongle close to the left armpit of the cow Keep the handset away from the animal Some users report better downloads with the dongle near the ground angled upwards towards the cow for safety reasons this should only be done when the cow is restrained Downloading may take longer when the cow is laying down due to the bolus being engulfed by the stomach contents However standing the cow up may stress her and cause her to walk away As such it is usually best to leave the cow undisturbed during downloads System Operation Using Hathor to Download To perform a download from the bolus Plug the antenna into the bottom of the handset this will start the Hathor software Choose the Bolus ID you wish to download from by scrolling to its number Tap the Download button The software will now attempt to establish a connection with the bolus Once a connection has been established the handset will begin downloading data Once the download is complete the handset will set the time and date settings on the bolus Please ensure you maintain proximity to the cow even once the progress bar has reached 100 to allow the han
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search