Nedap N V VP4201 VP4201 User Manual VP1001
N. V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek NEDAP VP4201 VP1001
14r01_Quick start 9741488 v 1.1 CGD4201
VP4201- CP Beacon - Quick start 12-2013 Doc.part.no. 9741488 version 1.1 1/ 4
Quick start
VP4201 COW POSITIONING BEACON
Supplied materials:
Beacon
1x
Connector (♂+♀)
1x
Hex key
1x
Needed additionally (not supplied):
Tube 33.7 mm (1¼”)
+ mounting accesoiries
2 core cable (min. 0.75 2 mm)
+ mounting accesoiries
Mounting advice:
2 pers.
VP4201- CP Beacon - Quick start 12-2013 Doc.part.no. 9741488 version 1.1 2/ 4
Note:
OR
2
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
1
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
3
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
4
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
3 - 4 meter
← Max. 100 m. →
VP2002
Blue
Brown
Brown
Blue
OPEN
CLOSE
Max. 4
VP2002
Unique ID example
0007 0008 0009
1234 0006 0270
etc.
Mount the beacons according to
the positions in the dealer farm layout.
Example farm building layout
Nr of beacons different on other farms.
← Min. 50 cm →
UNIQUE ID
1234
VP4201- CP Beacon - Quick start 12-2013 Doc.part.no. 9741488 version 1.1 3/ 4
B
Le
ng
th
of
co
rri
d
or
(
m
)
VP2002
5
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
6
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
8
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
7
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)
← Max. 5 cm →
VP2002
A
Len
gth
of
cor
rid
or
(m)
VP4201- CP Beacon - Quick start 12-2013 Doc.part.no. 9741488 version 1.1 4/ 4
Specifications VP 4201
Dimensions
Ø 513,5 x 114 mm (H) Weight: ± 2870 gr. (± 3680 gr. including packaging)
Communication
UHF communication 100 kbit/s
Power
Input voltage 25 VDC, ± 20%
Power consumption max 12,5W ( max. 500 mA @ 25 VDC )
No polarity when connecting with power supply
Software
Downloadable by the UHF network
Status indication
5 times blue LED
Antennas
1: Internal UHF antenna
2: Internal LF beacon antenna
Magnetic fieldstrength
< 63 dBµA/m @ 10m distance; within CE and FCC regulations
Environment
Temperature: Operating: -10 – 50 °C, Storage: -25 – 70 °C
Relative humidity: 10 –100%
IP class
IP 65
Always use a NEDAP power supply VP2001 or VP2002. The Nedap guarantee-regulations are only valid when is
installed as indicated in this manual. Install cable at a safe distance from (high) powered cables.
For more detailed information contact your local Nedap supplier or check the internet site.
See Service manual Cow Positioning on Velos Software CD and/or dealer login
www.nedap-livestockmanagement.com .
9
L
e
n
gt
h
of
c
or
ri
d
or
(
m
)