DeLaval 88620301 Activity Meter 2 Tester User Manual Users manual

DeLaval International AB Activity Meter 2 Tester Users manual

Users manual

1 (7) Activity Meter 2 Tester Quick manual
2 (7) Table of Contents Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ......................................................................... 2 Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Reading meter serial number .................................................................................................................. 4 Batteries .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Replacing batteries .............................................................................................................................. 6 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3 (7) Technical data Nominal voltage 3V DC Battery type AA, 2 pcs Dimensions 185 x 83 x 33 mm Weight 48 g excluding batteries 119 g including batteries Ideal environment Indoor Operating temperature* -20 °C to +55 °C Recommended storage temperature* +10 °C to +35 °C
4 (7) Reading meter serial number DeLaval Activity Meter 2 Tester allows You to read out the serial number from an Activity Meter 2 unit. To read the number from the unit, place the AM2 in the bracket as shown in Figure 1. Note that the AM2 unit needs to be completely inserted in the bracket as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Press the button labeled with Test once. The Tester will begin to search for an AM2 unit and during this time the following text will be displayed as in Figure 2. Figure 2: Display during search time. When an AM2 unit is found, its serial number is displayed as in Figure 3. Figure 3 The format is 123 XX 45678. The activity meter ID number used in the system is the five-digit number (45678). When the AM2 unit has been read, it will enter a so called back-off mode and cannot be read again for the next 5 minutes.
5 (7) Note: The shortest interval between two readings of the same AM2 unit is 5 minutes. The serial number will be displayed during 20 seconds and after that the tester will turn itself off. At any time during this interval, the Test-button can be pushed again to start a test of a new AM2 unit. If no AM2 unit is found, the following message in Figure 4 will be displayed and then the tester will turn itself off. Figure 4 Batteries When the lifetime of the batteries is approaching its end, a warning message will be displayed on the second row of the display as in Figure 5. Figure 5 The tester will still be operational but its recommended to have spare batteries at hand. When the battery voltage drops too low, the tester will cease to function and the following message will be displayed as in Figure 6. Figure 6
6 (7) Replacing batteries In order to replace the batteries, perform the following steps: 1. Remove two Philips screws according to picture. Be aware that there are two rubber bushings attached to the screws. See Figure 7. Figure 7 2. Remove the battery lid and replace the two AA batteries. Note so that the direction of the batteries is according to the sketch inside the battery holder. See Figure 8. Figure 8
7 (7) Troubleshooting No. Symptom Cause Action 1 Tester does not start No/very discharged batteries Check batteries Electrical malfunction Replace the tester 2 Display shows “AM2 not found” No AM2 unit is present Insert an AM2 in the bracket and press Test AM2 unit is not inserted properly Make sure the AM2 unit is inserted according to Figure 1. AM2 unit is in back-off mode Let the AM2 unit rest for at least 5 minutes at a safe distance (>5 m / 17 feet) from any ID-equipment such as sort gates, ID-readers, feeding stations, etc and try again. Radio interference Wait 5 minutes and try again in an area with less radio traffic AM2 unit is out of battery or faulty Replace the AM2 unit Tester is faulty Try with a couple of other AM2 units. If not working, replace the tester 3 Display shows “Low battery” Discharged batteries None needed immediately but batteries will be needing replacement shortly Low operating temperature Move to a warmer location 4 Display shows “Replace battery!” Very discharged batteries Replace batteries

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