LELY SHUTTLE XY Operator's Manual

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Lely Industries N.V.

Lely SHUTTLE XY
Sampling Device

Operator Manual

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English Original

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TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHT AND
DISCLAIMER

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reserved. The information given in this publication is provided for
information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale.
Certain products may not be available in individual countries and
products supplied may differ from those illustrated. No part of this
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permission in writing by Lely Holding S.à r.l. Although the contents of
this publication have been compiled with the greatest possible care, Lely
cannot accept liability for any damage that might arise from errors or
omissions in this publication.

The English language manual is the original manual. Translations into
other languages use the English language manual as the source
document. Lely accepts no liability for discrepancies between the
original English language manual and versions in other languages. If
there is a conflict over the content and accuracy of any translated
manual, the English language manual is the authority document.

Copyright © 2010 Lely Industries N.V.
All rights reserved

Lely Industries N.V.
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3147 PA Maassluis
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Phone: [phone]
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Website: www.lely.com

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WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS

Excluded from this warranty are any cost or expenses due to:

• Abnormal use of the equipment which is not according to the

specifications stated in the Operator Manual or handled during the
Operators Service and Maintenance Certification program

• The result of any intervention by technicians other than Lely service

technicians or technicians who have Lely’s approval to perform
certain duties.

• Incidents such as freezing, ice, fire, flood, inundation or any other

form of excessive water, lightning.

• Defect of the electrical system or grounding.

• The use of chlorinated chemicals used for rinse, sanitation or washing

of the robot may cause damage to the robot. All parts damaged as a
result of the use of chlorinated chemicals will be excluded from
warranty, nor will they be covered under the Super contract.

• Use of compressed air that does not meet the quality standards set by

Lely Industries.

• Hacking activities, viruses or the like.

• Damage to the electrical system as a result of vermin or the like.

• For USERS that have followed the Operators Maintenance and Service

Certification: Any damage resulting from abnormal use of the
equipment which is not according to the specifications stated in the
Operator Technical Training Manual and are also not covered by the
warranty scheme.

Warranty does not apply to consequential damage which does not
involve the machine itself.

All systems are tested. However in the event of a malfunction Lely
cannot be held responsible for consequential damage.

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LIST OF INCLUDED AMENDMENTS

No: Issue Date

(yy/mm)

Chapter(s) Remarks

2 10/11 All Illustrations updated

1 - 6, 8 Textual changes

6 Cleaning procedure added

7 Test and calibration procedures added

8 Alarm code and attention codes added

9 Diagram added

1 10/01

Initial Issue

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PREFACE

Manual Contents

This manual contains the information necessary to operate the SHUTTLE
XY Sampling Device. It also includes maintenance and troubleshooting
information that can be done by an operator.

Study and understand this information thoroughly before you operate
the SHUTTLE. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage
to equipment. Please consult your local Lely service provider if you do
not understand the information in this manual, or if you need additional
information.

All information in this manual has been compiled with care. Lely shall
not be liable for errors or faults in this manual. The recommendations
are meant to serve as guidelines. All instructions, pictures and
specifications in this manual are based on the latest information that
was available at the time of publication. Your milking robot may
comprise improvements, features or options that are not covered in this
manual.

Applicability

The first table below shows the type number of the SHUTTLE for which
this manual is applicable. The second table below shows the type
numbers of the Lely milking robots for which the SHUTTLE can be used.

Model designation

Model Type number

SHUTTLE XY Sampling Device 5.1503.0001.0

Milking Robot Connectivity

Model Type number

Lely Astronaut A2 5.1001.0000

5.1002.0000

Lely Astronaut A3 5.1003.0000

5.1103.0000

Lely Astronaut A3 Next 5.1003.0010

5.1103.0010

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Registration

The Type and Serial Number Plate is attached to the back of the base of
the SHUTTLE. Always include the type and serial numbers of your
SHUTTLE when you contact your local Lely service provider or order
spare parts.

Type and Serial Number Plate

We suggest you complete the table below with the type and serial
numbers of your SHUTTLE. This makes sure you can easily find the
information.

Type number

Serial number

Maintenance Authorization

WARNING

Only technicians certified by Lely Industries are authorized to do
maintenance on the SHUTTLE, except for the maintenance done by the
operator as indicated in the Operator Manual.
If people who are not certified by Lely Industries do maintenance on
the SHUTTLE, the warranty on the SHUTTLE becomes invalid.

Before a technician does maintenance on an SHUTTLE, the owner must
examine the service pass of the technician and make sure the technician
is currently certified to do maintenance on the SHUTTLE.

At the end of each visit, all work done on the SHUTTLE must be written
in the logbook and the logbook must be signed by the certified
technician. The logbook must always be kept near the SHUTTLE for the
entire life of the product. The information in the logbook must include:

• The maintenance done

• The date of the maintenance

• The name of the technician

• The certification number of the technician.

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Technician Training

All the technicians certified by Lely Industries have completed an
approved training program, and passed written and practical
examinations during and at the end of the training program. The
training is given by a product specialist. The examinations are done
under supervision of a master product specialist and include
troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of the SHUTTLE.

There are five certification levels:

• Installation Technician (certification valid for two years)

• Service Engineer (certification valid for two years)

• Senior Service Engineer (certification valid for two years)

• Product Specialist (certification valid for one year)

• Master Product Specialist (certification valid for one year).

During training, a trainee is permitted to work for up to a maximum of
six months under close supervision of a certified technician. A trainee
can do work on the milking robot can only in the presence of a certified
technician.

When the training program is completed successfully, Lely issue a
certificate and a service pass to the technician. The service pass contains
the following information:

• The name of the technician

• A photograph of the technician

• The certification number of the technician

• The date of expiry of the certification.

Local Maintenance Contact Number

We suggest you write the telephone number and email address of your
local maintenance contact in the table below. This makes sure you can
easily find the information.

Telephone number

email address

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1-1

2. Safety 2-1

2.1 Safety Instructions 2-1

2.1.1 General Safety 2-1

2.1.2 Transport Safety 2-1

2.1.3 Operating Safety 2-2

2.1.4 Maintenance Safety 2-2

2.2 Safety Decals 2-3

2.2.1 Safety Decal Messages 2-3

2.2.2 Maintenance of Safety Decals 2-4

2.2.3 Installation of Safety Decals 2-4

2.3 Emergency Stop Procedure 2-4

3. Specifications 3-1

4. Description and Operation 4-1

4.1 Description 4-1

4.2 Operation 4-3

4.3 Operator Panel 4-4

5. Operating Instructions 5-1

5.1 Transport the SHUTTLE 5-1

5.2 Connect the Sampling Device 5-2

5.3 Replace the filled Bottles and Trays 5-9

5.4 Disconnect the Sampling Device 5-10

5.5 Print the List of Sample Details 5-11

5.5.1 Print the List in T4C 1 5-11

5.5.2 Print the List in T4C 3.0 5-11

5.6 Calculate the 24 h Milk Yield 5-12

6. Maintenance 6-1

6.1 Clean the SHUTTLE 6-1

7. Test and Adjustment 7-1

7.1 Preparation 7-1

7.2 Test the SHUTTLE 7-2

7.3 Calibrate the SHUTTLE 7-2

8. Troubleshooting 8-1

8.1 Attention Codes 8-1

8.2 Alarm Codes 8-2

8.3 Reset an Alarm 8-5

8.4 Reset the SHUTTLE 8-5

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9. Diagram 9-1
Glossary of Terms
Index

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1. INTRODUCTION

The SHUTTLE is a removable and external sampling device for the Lely
Astronaut milking robots. Once connected, the SHUTTLE can
automatically collect up to a 100 milk samples.

The SHUTTLE uses a sample box with bottles of CRV Nederland. The
bottles are filled with approximately 30 ml of milk.

The SHUTTLE has the following parts:

• Base

• Sample box, with bottles

• Cover

• Fill unit

• Operator panel.

Figure 1. SHUTTLE overview

KEY:

1. Sample box with bottles - 2. Fill unit - 3. Operator panel - 4. Cover - 5. Base

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2. SAFETY

2.1 Safety Instructions

YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your
robotic milking system. YOU must make sure that you and anyone else
who is going to operate, maintain or work in the vicinity of the milking
robot knows all the related SAFETY information in this manual.

YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect you and the
people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Make sure EVERYONE who operates, maintains or works near
the milking robot obeys the safety precautions. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.

• SHUTTLE owners must train operators before they operate the

SHUTTLE and the milking robot. This training must be repeated at
least annually

• The operator must read, understand and obey all safety and

operating instructions in the manual

• A person who has not read and understood all safety and operating

instructions is not permitted to operate the milking robot

• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification

may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment, and persons

• Only use approved spare parts, and make sure they are only installed

by authorized technicians.

2.1.1 General Safety

• Read and understand this manual, the operator manual of the

milking robot and all safety signs before you connect the SHUTTLE to
the milking robot

• Only trained persons are permitted to operate the SHUTTLE and the

milking robot

• Wear the correct protective clothing and equipment

• Disconnect the CAN-bus cable before you clean or do maintenance

on the SHUTTLE

• Know the emergency medical center number for your area

• Contact your nearest Lely service provider if you have any questions

• Review safety related items with all operators frequently (annually)

2.1.2 Transport Safety

• Only use the transport handle or the handle on the cover when you

transport the SHUTTLE

• Close and lock the cover when you transport or store the SHUTTLE

• Do not transport the SHUTTLE with filled sample bottles installed.

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2.1.3 Operating Safety

• Read and understand this manual, the operator manual of the

milking robot and all safety signs before you connect the SHUTTLE to
the milking robot

• Only trained persons are permitted to operate the SHUTTLE and the

milking robot

• Disconnect the CAN-bus cable before you clean or do maintenance

on the SHUTTLE

• Make sure the cover of the SHUTTLE is closed and secured before you

start the sampling

• Make sure the transport handle is fully in

• Lock the cover with a lock when sampling bottles are in the SHUTTLE

• Keep the cover closed when the fill head moves or when the fill head

is in fill position

• Keep the working area as clean and as dry as possible

• Make sure the transport handle is fully in when the SHUTTLE is in

position

• Make sure the robot arm cannot hit you when you work on the

SHUTTLE

• Make sure the robot arm cannot hit the SHUTTLE

• Make sure the SHUTTLE, the sampling bottles and milk tube are

clean. Clean the SHUTTLE if it is not used for more than three days.

• Contact your nearest Lely service provider if you have any questions

2.1.4 Maintenance Safety

• Read and understand this manual, the operator manual of the

milking robot and all safety signs before you connect the SHUTTLE to
the milking robot

• Only trained persons are permitted to operate the SHUTTLE and the

milking robot

• Disconnect the CAN-bus cable before you clean or do maintenance

on the SHUTTLE

• Make sure all covers and guards are installed when maintenance

work is complete

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2.2 Safety Decals

2.2.1 Safety Decal Messages

General safety messages appear in this safety messages section. Specific
safety messages are in applicable parts of this manual when potential
hazards may occur if the instructions or procedures are not followed.

2.2.1.1 Poisonous Substance - Chemical Hazard

A chemical hazard decal is affixed to the cover.

Figure 2. Example of the chemical hazard decal

WARNING

The content of the sample box contains poisonous substances
necessary to preserve the milk samples. There is a danger of damage
to health when:

- large quantities of the preservative are inhaled

- the preservative comes in contact with the skin

- the preservative is swallowed.
Store the sample box locked and in a safe place out of the reach of
children.

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2.2.2 Maintenance of Safety Decals

Safety decals on the SHUTTLE XY Sampling Device display important and
useful information that will help you safely operate and maintain the
SHUTTLE.

Obey the instructions below to make sure all the decals stay in the
correct position and condition.

• Keep the safety decals clean and legible at all times. Clean the safety

decals with soap and water. Do not use mineral spirits, abrasive
cleaners or other similar agents that may damage the safety decals

• Replace safety decals that are missing or are illegible

• Safety decals can be purchased from your local Lely service provider.

2.2.3 Installation of Safety Decals

1. Make sure the installation surface is clean and dry.

2. Make sure the temperature of the mounting surface is not less than
5 °C (41 °F).

3. Identify the correct position for the decal before you remove the
backing paper.

4. Remove a small part of the backing paper.

5. Put the decal in the correct position on the mounting surface and
carefully press the small part of exposed adhesive surface of the
decal onto the mounting surface.

6. Slowly remove the backing paper and attach the rest of the decal
to the mounting surface.

7. Puncture small air pockets in the decal with a pin and use the
backing paper to smooth the decal.

2.3 Emergency Stop Procedure

Method 1

1. Disconnect the CAN-bus cable from the E-Link connector on the
bottom of the multiple function box.

2. Disconnect the milk tube from the SHUTTLE.

3. Pinch the milk tube to prevent unwanted drainage of milk.

Method 2

1. Push and hold button [Reset/Stop] for more than 5 s.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and weight

• Width: 73 cm (29 in)

• Height: 39 cm (15.4 in), 58 cm (22.9 in) with bleed tube strip up

• Depth: 59 cm (23.2 in)

• Weight: 23 kg (50 lb) (without sample box)

Power supply

• Voltage: 27 V, supplied via the CAN-bus

Operating capacity

• Tray/bottle type: CRV Nederland

• Nr. of trays: 10

• Nr. of bottles per tray: 10

• Bottle capacity: 30 ml (1 oz)

Operating conditions

• Ambient temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)

• Relative humidity: 30 - 100%

• Maximum slope of the floor where the SHUTTLE is installed: 5°

• Floor level where the SHUTTLE is installed: 36 cm (14.2 in) below the

5-kg level (1) of the milk jar.

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4. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

4.1 Description

The SHUTTLE has the following main parts:

• Stainless steel base

• Stainless steel cover with a transparent plastic top

• Sample box, with bottles

• Fill unit

• Operator panel.

The stainless steel base has two wheels and a transport handle (9, fig. 3,
page 4-2). Holes in the bottom plate let water or milk drain. A hinged
cover (1) is installed on the base with two dampers (15) to keep the
cover open when it is opened. The cover is closed with two fasteners (11)
that can be locked.
A lip (18) on the cover makes sure that the cover can not be closed if the
sample box and racks are not installed correctly.

The sample box (10, fig. 3, page 4-2) is installed on the base on plastic
supports. The sample box has room for ten trays with ten bottles each.
An identification chip is installed on each tray. Two stainless steel racks
keep the trays and the bottles in place and the lids in the correct
position. The sample box can only be installed in one way in the
SHUTTLE.

The milk tube connection (7) and the bleed tube strip (4) are installed on
the right of the cover.

The fill unit is installed on a spindle that moves the fill head (17) from its
home position on the drain (14) to the requested bottle (X and Y-axis). A
spindle for the Z-axis moves the fill head up and down. The spindles are
driven by an electro motor. The fill head has an electronic level sensor
and a mechanical valve. The electronic level sensor has two level
measure pins (16).

A syringe (12) for cleaning is installed on the base.

The operator panel is on the cover, with the CAN-bus cable (5) and the
E-Link connector (6) (for service only). The operator panel has a 7­segment display (2) and a soft-button (3).

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Figure 3. Detailed overview of the SHUTTLE

KEY:

1. Cover - 2. 7-Segment display - 3. Soft button (Reset/Stop) - 4. Bleed tube, with strip - 5.

CAN-bus cable - 6. E-Link connector (service only) - 7. Milk tube connection (from milking
robot) - 8. Spindles - 9. Transport handle - 10. Sample box, with bottles - 11. Fasteners,
with lock hole - 12. Syringe - 13. Bottle rack - 14. Drain - 15. Damper - 16. Level measure
pins - 17. Fill head opening - 18. Lip

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4.2 Operation

Operating conditions

The following operating conditions must be met to take milk samples:

• The SHUTTLE must be in a lower position than the milk jar

• The bleed tube strip must be in the up position and the tube end

must be above the 5-kg level (11 lb) of the milk jar

• The bottle rack must be installed with sufficient empty and clean

bottles

• Sampling must be enabled on the milking robot and in T4C

• The SHUTTLE must be connected to the milking robot (CAN-bus and

milk hose).

Sampling

When the SHUTTLE is connected to the CAN-bus of the milking robot, it
automatically switches on and a dot starts blinking on the display. The
fill head moves to the home position, if necessary.

When milking of a cow starts and the milk flow is detected, the milking
robot sends a signal to the SHUTTLE to move to stand-by on a specific
bottle. The fill head moves to that bottle

.

Halfway through the milking, and also when the milking is finished, the
sampling cylinder opens and air is sucked in to mix the milk. The milk jar
is emptied until there is 5 kg (11 lb) of milk in the milk jar. The sampling
cylinder opens and the milk flows from the elbow through the milk hose
to the fill head

5 seconds after opening, the fill head moves down into

position and the milk will flow into the bottle

. When the milk lev

el has
reached the level measure pins the fill head moves up and the mechanical
valve in the fill head closes. The sampling cylinder closes after 20 s (this
time is adjustable).

If no milk is detected (within 60 s), an attention is generated on the
SHUTTLE. If no milk is detected after three attempts, an alarm is
generated. The SHUTTLE continues to sample milk after an attention.
The sampling stops after all alarms.

The sampling cylinder opens and vacuum is applied to the milk jar and
sucks the remaining milk in the milk hose back into the milk jar. The
sampling cylinder closes and the milk in the milk jar is pumped away.

Fill sequence

The fill head starts to fill the first bottle of the first tray at position 1,
continues with the bottle at position 2, and so on, until the bottles of
the first tray are filled. The fill head then moves to its home position to
calibrate. It then continues with the first bottle of the second tray at
position 11 and so on.

It is possible to let the SHUTTLE start at a different position than
position 1. This is set during the setup of the sampling on the X-Link.
The bottles must be installed in a row in the trays.

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Figure 4. Fill sequence

4.3 Operator Panel

The operator panel of the SHUTTLE has the following parts:

• 7-Segment display

• Button

• Buzzer.

7-Segment display

The 7-segment display (1, fig. 5, page 4-5) indicates the status of the
system.

Stop/reset button

The stop/reset button (2) stops or resets the system.

• Short push:

• Interrupts the movement when the fill head moves

• Resets the buzzer when it is ON.

• Long push (5 s):

• Resets the SHUTTLE at start up and moves the fill head to the

home position

• Resets the system when the system is blocked after a

malfunction.

Buzzer

The buzzer is on continuously if there is a malfunction of the system.

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Figure 5. The user interface of the SHUTTLE

KEY:

1. 7-segment display - 2. Stop/reset button

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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Transport the SHUTTLE

WARNING

Always lock the cover when sample bottles are in the SHUTTLE.

CAUTION

- Make sure the transport handle is fully in when you do not transport the
SHUTTLE.

- Do not transport the SHUTTLE with filled sample bottles installed.

1. Make sure:

• The milk tubes, fill head and level sensor are clean.

• The CAN-bus cable is disconnected from the milking robot and

wound on the cable bracket (2)

• The bleed tube strip (3) is down

• The milk tube is disconnected from the milk tube connection

• The cover is closed.

2. Pull out the transport handle (1).

3. Use the transport handle to lift the SHUTTLE.

Figure 6. Transport the SHUTTLE

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5.2 Connect the Sampling Device

Preparation

CAUTION

Make sure the SHUTTLE, the sampling bottles and milk tube are clean. Clean
the SHUTTLE if it is not used for more than three days. See.

CAUTION

- Make sure the transport handle is fully in.

- Make sure the robot arm cannot hit you when you work on the SHUTTLE.

- Make sure the robot arm cannot hit the SHUTTLE.

CAUTION

- The maximum slope of the floor where the SHUTTLE is installed on must be
not more than 5°.

- The SHUTTLE must be installed in a lower position than the milk jar.

- The bleed tube must be vertical and the top must be above the 5-kg level.

1. Position the SHUTTLE in the vicinity of the milking robot.

2. Make sure the 5 kg level (1) of the milk jar is 36 cm (14.2 in) above

the floor level of the SHUTTLE (3).

3. Loosen the fasteners (11) and open the cover of the SHUTTLE.

4. Remove the cover from the sample box.

WARNING

The content of the sample box contains poisonous substances
necessary to preserve the milk samples. There is a danger of damage
to health when:

- large quantities of the preservative are inhaled

- the preservative comes in contact with the skin

- the preservative is swallowed.

5. Open the lid of each bottle to 90°.

CAUTION

Do not use a not flat or bent sample box.

6. Install the sample box in the SHUTTLE base. The sample box can

only be installed one way.

7. Install the first rack (1).

8. Install the second rack (2).

9. Make sure the lids are open and between the racks.

Note:

The cover can only by closed if the racks are correctly installed.

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WARNING

Always lock the cover when sample bottles are in the SHUTTLE.

10. Close and lock the cover of the SHUTTLE.

If the cover can not be closed, make sure the racks are installed
correctly and try again.

11. Connect the CAN-bus cable from the E-Link connector (3) on the

bottom of the multiple function box.

12. Connect the milk tube to the pipe (2).

13. Put the bleed tube strip (1) in the up position.

14. Make sure the end of the bleed tube (5) is higher than the 5 kg

level (1) of the milk jar.

X-Link adjustments

1. Take the milking robot out of operation. Refer to the Operator

Manual of the milking robot for more information.

2. On the X-Link, select:

• Tab [Settings]

• [Milk procedure]

• [Milk sampling].

3. In the field 'Rack type (max. nr. of bottles)', select button [Edit].

4. Select 'Shuttle XY'.

5. In the field 'Fill time sample bottle (Shuttle)', select button [Edit].

6. Make sure the value is '30'.

7. Select quick launch button [

].

8. Tab [Sampling] is displayed.

9. In field 'Use shuttle', select button [Yes].

10. Select button [Next].

11. Select button [Open].

12. Connect the milk tube of the SHUTTLE, through the sampling

cylinder, to the elbow.
For a Lely Astronaut A2 or A3 milking robot, do the following:

1. If necessary, remove the tube from the hole in the elbow
(5, fig. 11, page 5-8).

2. Put the milk tube (2) from the SHUTTLE through the hole.

3. Remove the stop (3).

4. Install the connector piece (4) in the milk tube.

5. Install the connector piece in the elbow.

13. For a Lely Astronaut A3 Next milking robot, do the following:

1. Put the milk tube (1, fig. 12, page 5-8) through the hole (2).

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2. Remove the stop (5).

3. Install the connector piece (6) in the milk tube (4).

4. Install the connector piece in the elbow (3).

14. Select button [Close] when the milk tube is in position.

15. Make the applicable changes:

1. 'Current rack number': enter the current rack number, this is
usually rack 1.

2. 'Start position': enter the position number of the first bottle.

3. 'End position': enter the position number of the last bottle.

16. Select button [Next].

T4C adjustments

Note:

Once activated, the sampling does not have to be deactivated in the T4C
software again.

1. For a farm with T4C 1 software, do the following:

1. Select survey tab [Farm].

2. Select the applicable herd.

3. Select module tab [Milking].

4. Select button [Settings].

5. Select worksheet tab [General].

6. In the field 'All milkings', choose the correct option.

7. Select worksheet tab [Post milking].

8. In the field 'Sampling', choose the correct option.

9. Select worksheet tab [Post milking].

10. Select checkbox 'Sampling'.

11. Select button [Submit].

2. For a farm with T4C 3 software, do the following:

1. In the navigation bar, select 'Data Entry' and 'Settings'.

2. Select tab 'Milking'.

3. Select sub-tab 'General Milking'.

4. Select the cell in the row for the herd or the applicable group
in the column 'Sampling Method'.

5. Select the sampling method.

6. Select button [Save].

7. Select sub-tab 'Post Milking'.

8. Select the cell in the row for the herd or the applicable group
in the column 'Sampling (Yes/No)'.

9. Select 'Yes'.

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10. Select button [Save].

3. Connect the CAN-bus cable from the E-Link connector (3) on the
bottom of the multiple function box.
A dot starts blinking on the display of the SHUTTLE.

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1. Put the milking robot in operation with the X-Link. Refer to the
Operator Manual of the milking robot for more information.

Figure 7. Install the racks and secure the lids

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Figure 8. Opened bottle lid

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Figure 9. Make the connections

Figure 10. The milk level

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Figure 11. Connect the milk tube to an Astronaut A2 or A3 milking robot

Figure 12. Connect the milk tube to an Astronaut A3 Next milking robot

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Note:

The sample box, with trays and disposable bottles, is provided by CRV
Nederland.

Preparation

1. Take the milking robot out of operation with the X-Link. Refer to
the Operator Manual of the milking robot for more information.

2. Select tab [Sampling].

3. Select button [Change rack].

Removal

1. Loosen the fasteners (11) and open the cover of the SHUTTLE.

2. Remove the second rack (2).

3. Remove the first rack (1).

4. Close the bottles.

5. Remove the sample box from the SHUTTLE.

Installation

1. Remove the cover from the sample box.

WARNING

The content of the sample box contains poisonous substances
necessary to preserve the milk samples. There is a danger of damage
to health when:

- large quantities of the preservative are inhaled

- the preservative comes in contact with the skin

- the preservative is swallowed.

2. Open the lid of each bottle to 90°.

CAUTION

Do not use a not flat or bent sample box.

3. Install the sample box in the SHUTTLE base. The sample box can
only be installed one way.

4. Install the first rack (1).

5. Install the second rack (2).

6. Make sure the lids are open and between the racks.

Note:

The cover can only by closed if the racks are correctly installed.

WARNING

Always lock the cover when sample bottles are in the SHUTTLE.

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7. Close and lock the cover of the SHUTTLE.
If the cover can not be closed, make sure the racks are installed
correctly and try again.

Close-up

1. Put the milking robot in operation with the X-Link. Refer to the
Operator Manual of the milking robot for more information.

5.4 Disconnect the Sampling Device

Preparation

1. Take the milking robot out of operation. Refer to the Operator
Manual of the milking robot for more information.

X-Link adjustments

1. Select tab [Sampling].

2. Select button [Turn sampling off].

3. Select button [Stop].

4. The sampling is stopped.

5. Select button [Open].

6. Remove the milk tube from the elbow.

7. Put the stop in the elbow.

8. Remove the milk tube from the sampling cylinder.

9. Select button [Close].

10. Disconnect the CAN-bus cable from the E-Link connector on the
multiple function box.

T4C adjustments

Note:

It is not necessary to disable milk sampling in T4C if more sample runs must
be done in the future.

1. For a farm with T4C 1 software, do the following:

1. Select survey tab [Farm].

2. Select the applicable herd.

3. Select module tab [Milking].

4. Select button [Settings].

5. Select worksheet tab [General].

6. Deselect checkbox 'Sampling'.

7. Select button [Submit].

2. For a farm with T4C 3 software, do the following:

1. In the navigation bar, select 'Data Entry' and 'Settings'.

2. Select tab 'Milking'.

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3. Select sub-tab 'Post Milking'.

4. Select the cell in the row for the herd or the applicable group
in the column 'Sampling (Yes/No)'.

5. Select 'No'.

6. Select button [Save].

Remove the bottles

1. Remove the second rack (2).

2. Remove the first rack (1).

3. Close the bottles.

4. Remove the sample box from the SHUTTLE.

Close-up

1. Put the milking robot in operation with the X-Link. Refer to the
Operator Manual of the milking robot for more information.

2. Clean the SHUTTLE.

3. Remove the milk tube from the milk tube connection.

5.5 Print the List of Sample Details

5.5.1 Print the List in T4C 1

1. Select survey tab [Reports].

2. Select module tab [Milking].

3. From the tree, select 'Default reports' and 'Lely Milk Sampling'.

4. Enter the start date and time and the end date.

5. Choose the output format.

6. Select button [Make Report].

7. Depending on the output format, you must choose a location to
store the file.

5.5.2 Print the List in T4C 3.0

1. In the navigation bar, select 'Analysis/Reports' and 'Reports'.

2. Select report 'Milking - Milk Sampling'.

3. Print the list.

1. Select button [Print All] to print all cows on the list, or

2. Select the cows to be printed and select button [Print
selected] to print the selection.

4. Choose a printer from the list.

5. Select button [Print].

5.6 Calculate the 24 h Milk Yield

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The total milk yield in 24 h is calculated with the formula:

• Total milk yield × 1440 : time

• Total milk yield: total yield of all milkings during the sampling

run, denoted in kg or lb

• 1440: 24 h in minutes, this is a fixed number

• Time: time period from last milking prior to the sampling run

to the last milking in the sampling run, denoted in minutes

To make a correct calculation, make sure:

• The last milking of the cow is successful prior to the sampling run

• The last milking of the cow is successful during the sampling run.

Milking(s) in between this period do not have to be successful.

Example

The last milking prior to the sampling run is done at 18:33 h. During the
sampling run, the cow is milked at 0:46 h with a yield of 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
and at 12:47 h with a yield of 12.5 kg (27.5 lb).

The total milk yield during this sampling run is 18 kg (39.7 lb). The time
period from the last milking prior to the sampling run to the last milking
in the sampling run is 1094 minutes.
The formula gives a 24 h milk yield of: 18 kg × 1440 : 1094 = 23.7 kg
(39.7 lb ×1440 : 1094 = 52.3 lb).

Incorrect calculations

An unsuccessful last milking prior to and during the sampling run gives
an incorrect 24h milk yield calculation. Two examples:

An unsuccessful milking prior to the sampling run: the cow was not fully
milked at the 18:33 h milking. She returns to the milking robot again at
18:48 h where she gave 7 kg (15.4 lb) of milk. The other milkings are the
same. The total milk yield for the period is 25 kg.
The formula gives a 24 h milk yield of: 25 kg × 1440 : 1094 = 32.9 kg (55
lb ×1440 : 1094 = 72.5 lb).
This is 9.2 kg (20.2 lb) too high.

An unsuccessful milking at the last milking of the sampling run: the cow
only gave 2 kg (4.4 lb) of milk at the 12:47 h milking. The total milk yield
for the period is 7.5 kg (16.5 lb).
The formula gives a 24 h milk yield of: 7.5 kg × 1440 : 1094 = 9.9 kg (16.5
kg × 1440 : 1094 = 21.8 lb).
This is 16.2 kg (35.7 lb) too low.

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Clean the SHUTTLE

Special Tools

• Bucket with cold water

• Bucket with warm water

• Teeth brush (or comparable brush)

• Sponge

• Alkaline cleaning agent, for example soap

Preparation

Note:

The SHUTTLE must be cleaned after each sampling to avoid pollution and to
ensure uncomplicated operation.

1. Make sure the fill head is not in a bottle (the 'up' position).

2. If the fill head is in a bottle, disconnect the CAN-bus cable from the
E-Link connector on the bottom of the multiple function box and
connect it again.
The fill head goes to the 'up' position.

3. Disconnect the CAN-bus cable from the E-Link connector on the
bottom of the multiple function box.

4. Loosen the fasteners (11) and open the cover of the SHUTTLE.

5. Remove the second rack (2).

6. Remove the first rack (1).

7. Close the bottles.

8. Remove the sample box from the SHUTTLE.

9. Find the syringe (12) that is attached to the lower side of the
SHUTTLE.

10. Disconnect the milk tube from the elbow.

Flush and clean the tubes and the fill head

1. Use the syringe to flush the internal parts of the SHUTTLE with cold
water:

1. Install the syringe (3) in the milk tube (2).

2. Flush the milk tube and the fill head (4), while you push up
and release the bottom side of the fill head to close and open
the valve.

3. Flush the milk tube and the fill head again.

4. Remove the syringe from the milk tube and install it in the
bleed tube (1).

5. Flush the bleed tube.

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6. Clean the fill head (4), the valve on the fill head (inside and
outside) and the level sensors (5) with the brush (6).

2. Repeat flushing and cleaning procedure with warm water and the
alkaline cleaning agent.

3. Repeat flushing and cleaning procedure with clean, cold water.

4. Repeat flushing and cleaning procedure with clean, cold water to
make sure all of the cleaning agent is removed.

Clean the case

CAUTION

Make sure you do not wet the spindles and electrical parts.

1. Carefully clean the outside and the inside of the SHUTTLE with a
sponge and cold or luke warm water.

Close-up

1. Install the syringe on its bracket in the SHUTTLE.

2. Install the sample box in the SHUTTLE.

3. Install the racks.

4. Close the cover and fasteners.

Figure 13. Clean the milk tube, bleed tube, inner parts and fill head

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7. TEST AND ADJUSTMENT

The SHUTTLE must be tested each year to make sure the fill head moves
down to each bottle in the correct position with the level measure pins
in the bottle. If not all bottles are filled correctly, the SHUTTLE must be
calibrated.

Note:

This information is for Service Technicians.

7.1 Preparation

Special Tools

• E-Link Manual Controller

Preparation

1. Remove the cover from the sample box.

WARNING

The content of the sample box contains poisonous substances
necessary to preserve the milk samples. There is a danger of damage
to health when:

- large quantities of the preservative are inhaled

- the preservative comes in contact with the skin

- the preservative is swallowed.

2. Open the lid of each bottle to 90°.

CAUTION

Do not use a not flat or bent sample box.

3. Install the sample box in the SHUTTLE base. The sample box can
only be installed one way.

4. Install the first rack (1).

5. Install the second rack (2).

6. Make sure the lids are open and between the racks.

Note:

The cover can only by closed if the racks are correctly installed.

WARNING

Always lock the cover when sample bottles are in the SHUTTLE.

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7. Close and lock the cover of the SHUTTLE.
If the cover can not be closed, make sure the racks are installed
correctly and try again.

Connect the E-Link and Start-up

1. Connect the E-Link manual controller to the E-Link connector on
the SHUTTLE.

2. Push the middle soft button and hold it.

3. Connect the CAN-bus cable from the E-Link connector (3) on the
bottom of the multiple function box.
A dot starts blinking on the display of the SHUTTLE.

4. Release the middle soft button on the E-Link.

5. Select the menu 'Application' and push [

].

6. Remove the CAN-bus cable to the E-Link connector at the bottom
of the multiple function box and connect it again.
The E-Link displays the application menu.

7.2 Test the SHUTTLE

1. On the E-Link, select the menu '#*#Test menu', 'Go to position'.

2. Use buttons [

] and [ ] to select position 81 and push [ ].

3. Make sure the level measure pins are in the bottle.

4. If the measure pins are not in the bottle:

1. Remove the CAN-bus cable to the E-Link connector on the
multiple function box and connect it again.

2. Do the calibration procedure (page 7-2).

3. Repeat the test procedure.

5. Remove the E-Link.

7.3 Calibrate the SHUTTLE

1. On the E-Link, select the menu 'Settings menu', 'Set the offset'.
The fill head moves to the calibration position (position 56).

2. Move the fill head to a position exactly above the bottle 56 with
the soft buttons [x] and [y].

3. Move the fill head into the bottle 56 with the soft button [z].

4. Make sure both level measure pins are in the bottle.

5. Push [

] two times.

The fill head moves to the home position.

6. Move the fill head into the bottle 0 with the soft button [z].

7. Make sure both level measure pins are in the bottle.

8. Push [

] two times.

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Figure 14. Calibration positions

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING

8.1 Attention Codes

The table shows the attention codes. The attention codes are only visible
for a few seconds. The attention codes, plus the time when they
appeared, are stored in the SHUTTLE and can be read with the E-Link
controller for service.

Code Description Result Reason Action

The milk tube is not
connected (correctly)

Examine the milk tube
and the milk tube
connections

The sampling cylinder
does not work correctly

Examine the sampling
cylinder

A

The bottle could
not be filled
within 60 s after
the fill command

A time-out is
generated.

The sampling
process will
continue as
normal

The SHUTTLE is not
positioned correctly

Make sure the position
and the height of the
SHUTTLE is correct. See.

The lid of the bottle to
be filled is not fully open

The lid must be between
the casings. See .

The bottle to be filled is
not installed correctly

Make sure the bottle is
correctly installed

The rack is not straight
or bent

Replace the rack with a
straight one

b The fill head could

not move down
(Z-axis) or could
not reach the
lowest position

The sampling
process will
continue as
normal

The cover of the
SHUTTLE is not closed
correctly

Make sure the cover is
correctly closed.

The spindle is dirty Clean the spindle with a

clean, soft towel
If the attention remains,

call your local service
provider

The movement of the fill
head is obstructed

Make sure the fill head
can move freely

d The fill head did

not reach the
requested bottle
before the fill
command was
given

The sampling
process will
continue as
normal

The milk time of the
milked cow is too short

No milk sample is taken
during this milking. The
next time the cow is
milked a new attempt is
made

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Code Description Result Reason Action

The milk tube is not
connected (correctly)

No action to be taken

The sampling cylinder
does not work correctly

No action to be taken

2

Three times three
bottles could not
be filled within 60
s after the fill
command

A time-out is
generated.

The sampling
process will
continue as
normal

The SHUTTLE is not
positioned correctly

No action to be taken

The SHUTTLE is not
activated on the X-Link.
See .

No action to be taken

The CAN-bus cable has
defective contacts or
wires

No action to be taken

8

No communication
signal from the
milking robot to
the SHUTTLE

The sampling
process stops

The CAN-bus connector
on the milking robot has
defective contacts

No action to be taken

8.2 Alarm Codes

The table shows the alarm codes displayed on the 7-segment display.

Code Description Result Reason Action

1 The fill head

cannot move up
(Z-axis) (after a
bottle has been
filled)

The sampling
process stops

The fill head is
obstructed

Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a short
time.

The milk tube is not
connected (correctly)

Examine the milk tube
and the milk tube
connections

The sampling cylinder
does not work correctly

No action to be taken

2 Three times three

bottles could not
be filled within 60
s after the fill
command

A time-out is
generated.

The sampling
process will
continue as
normal

The SHUTTLE is not
positioned correctly

No action to be taken

3 Calibration of the

X-axis failed

The sampling
process stops

The spindle of the X-axis
is obstructed

Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a short
time.

Remove the obstruction

4 Calibration of the

Y-axis failed

The sampling
process stops

The spindle of the Y-axis
is obstructed

Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a short
time.

Remove the obstruction

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Code Description Result Reason Action

The lid of the bottle to
be filled is not fully open

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Make sure the lid is
between the racks

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

The bottle to be filled is
not installed correctly

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Make sure all bottles
are installed correctly

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

The rack is not straight
or bent

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Make sure the rack is
undamaged.

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

The cover of the
SHUTTLE is not closed
correctly

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Close the cover of
the SHUTTLE

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

5

The fill head could
not move down
(Z-axis) or could
not reach the
lowest position
three times

The sampling
process stops

The racks are not
positioned correctly

Make sure the racks are
positioned correctly

The rotation sensor
(encoder) is broken

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Turn the spindle
manually, very slowly
(approx. 1 revolution
in 2 s)

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

4. Make sure the fill
head moves to the
home position.

6 The controller

does not get
feedback from the
X-axis motor

The sampling
process stops

The fill unit is stuck

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Turn the spindle
manually, very slowly

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Code Description Result Reason Action

(approx. 1 revolution
in 2 s)

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

4. Make sure the fill
head moves to the
home position.

5. If the alarm remains,
call your local service
provider

The rotation sensor
(encoder) is broken

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Turn the spindle
manually, very slowly
(approx. 1 revolution
in 2 s)

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

4. Make sure the fill
head moves to the
home position.

5. If the alarm remains,
call your local service
provider

7 The controller

does not get
feedback from the
Y-axis motor

The sampling
process stops

The fill unit is stuck

1. Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a
short time.

2. Turn the spindle
manually, very slowly
(approx. 1 revolution
in 2 s)

3. Push and hold
button [STOP/RESET]
for more than 5 s.

4. Make sure the fill
head moves to the
home position.

The SHUTTLE is not
activated on the X-Link.
See .

Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a short
time.

The CAN-bus cable has
defective contacts or
wires

Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a short
time.

8

No communication
signal from the
milking robot to
the SHUTTLE

The sampling
process stops

The CAN-bus connector
on the milking robot has
defective contacts

Push the button
[STOP/RESET] for a short
time.

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Code Description Result Reason Action

The spindle is dirty Clean the spindle with a

clean, soft towel
If the alarm remains, call

your local service provider

The movement of the fill
head is obstructed

Make sure the fill head
can move freely

C Electrical current

required by the X­axis and/or Y-axis
motor is too high

The sampling
process will
continue as
normal

The milk time of the
milked cow is too short

No milk sample is taken
during this milking. The
next time the cow is
milked a new attempt is
made

8.3 Reset an Alarm

1. Push the button [STOP/RESET] for a short time..

2. Make sure the alarm code disappears and the dot starts blinking.

3. Make sure the buzzer stops.

8.4 Reset the SHUTTLE

CAUTION

All actions are stopped when you do this procedure.

1. Push and hold button [STOP/RESET] for more than 5 s.

2. Make sure the SHUTTLE resets and the fill head moves to the home
position.

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9. DIAGRAM

Figure 15. Dimensions

• A: 38.5 cm (15.2 in)

• B: 72.6 cm (28.6 in)

• C: 57.8 cm (22.8 in)

• D: 58.5 cm (23.0 in)

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

approx: approximately

Astronaut: Lely Astronaut milking robot

cm: centimeter

EU: European Union

gal: gallon

h: hour

in: inch

kg: kilogram

lb: pound

LED: Light Emitting Diode

m: metre

s

s: second(s)

T4C: Lely Time For Cows Farm Management
Software

V: Volt

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A

Applicability ................................................ VII

C

Calibrate the SHUTTLE ...............................7-2

Cleaning ....................................................5-1

Connect the SHUTTLE to

Astronaut A2/A3...................................5-8

Astronaut A3 Next ................................5-8

M

Milk yield, calculate..................................5-11

O

Operating position .....................................2-2

OVERVIEW OF............................................3-1

P

Preservative....................... See Sample bottles

R

Replace fille bottles ........... See Sample bottles

S

Sample bottles ................................... 2-2, 3-1

Sample box ................................................2-2

Sample details, print the...........................5-11

T

Transport ........................................... 2-1, 5-1

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Technical update

Title

ICAR approval

Subject

Technical update ICAR approved Shuttle XY

Date

21-Jul-14

Auteur

A.Breevaart

1 Introduction

The milk recording device Shuttle XY is tested for a period of time resulting in ICAR approval. The approval is applicable for the Shuttle
XY on all Astronaut milking robots. Some modifications are required to comply to the ICAR standard. Resulting in better mixing of the
milk in the milk jar, reducing cleaning water remaining and ensuring minimal carry-over during sampling.

This document will describe required modifications to comply to ICAR and will be a guideline for correct sampling.

2 ICAR update matrix

Required modifications can be found in the update matrix and will be explained below.

Modifications are required to comply to ICAR

Y= needs update

N/A = Not applicable, no update is required.

#

Img.

Part / Process /
Setting

Description

Robot
A2-A3

Robot
A3N

Robot
A4

1 9.1065.0074.2
(100m)
Silicone tube

Inner diameter to 4mm
Max. length of sample tube
1meter.

Y

Y

Y:

SN <3170637 (4/10/’13)

N/A:

for newer models

2

5.1004.1615.0
Connection
nipple

Inner diameter to 4mm

Y

Y

Y:

SN <3170637 (4/10/’13)

N/A:

for newer models

3 5.1004.0226.0
Milk manifold /
Pre-milk
manifold

bigger drain holes, 10.5mm

(inside)

bigger drain pipe inside to 12mm

N/A

N/A

Y:

SN <3157694 (5/3/’13)

N/A:

For newer models

4 222158
Six-fold tube

bigger inner diameter of PRE
drain 6-folded tube 14mm

N/A

N/A

Y:

SN <3161129 (19/4/’13)

N/A:

For newer models

5 5.1001.6659.0
Nipple (2x)

Bigger connector pipe of drain
tube. Inner diameter increased,
13mm

N/A

N/A

Y:

SN <3161129 (19/4/’13)

N/A:

For newer models

6 9.1185.0013.3
(30m)
Tube (2x)

Bigger inner diameter (14mm)
drain tube at separator

N/A

N/A

Y:

SN <3161129 (19/4/’13)

N/A:

For newer models

7

Robot Software

4.1 or newer

Version with improved sampling
process A3N and A4 and longer
addition pumping time A2 for
data communication with
Shuttle XY

Y

Latest A2
Version

Y

Y

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Shuttle XY

Shuttles will be updated with
improved fill head and pins.
Exchanged in the factory
organized by CRV. List of
updated Shuttles is available on
request.

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So the A2, A3 and A3N only need a sample nipple, tube and software update to comply to ICAR. The ‘older’ types of A4 need to be
updated with multiple modifications.

3 Modifications

3.1 Sample tube improvement #1,2

The inner diameter of the sample tube and nipple is changed to 4 mm. The bigger inner diameter will result in more effective mixing
end of milking and slightly improve fill time of the bottle. See #1 and 2 in the ICAR update matrix.

3.2 Water remaining improvements #3-7

A little amount of water remains during cleaning cycles. Water will remain in edges, tubes and parts. The amount of water will influence
the freezing point and is found critical on the A4 robot due to new milk pump system. Additional water collected in the stainless steel
tube under the milk jar before the milk pump will influence the mixing of the total.
The milk manifold, pre-milk, 6-fold tube, nipples and tubes are changed. Also the drain cycle during the Lely wash is improved in Robot
software version 3.0 SR2. See #3-7 in the ICAR update matrix

How to replace the parts can be found in the A4 service manual.

3.3 Software update #7

The software is changed in different versions, each version is explained below.

Version 3.0 SR2 (09-2013): A3N and A4
Together with the hardware changes, the water remaining during the Lely Wash is negligible.
The software will use an optimized drain cycle during the Lely wash, timing and vacuum level are improved.

Version 3.0 SR4 (01-2014): A3N and A4
End mixing in milk jar is improved. Longer more effective mixing end of milking.

Version 4.1 (05-2014) : A3N and A4
To ensure the milk jar doesn’t consist milk from the previous cow, the software is changed:

1. Longer pumping time during sampling process. Will ensure empty jar after milking

2. When sample process is activated on the Robot, one pump stroke will be executed.

3. When sample process is activated on the robot during milking, pump time is added to ensure empty milk jar. But sample will

be taken next milking.

The A2 Robots requires an extra 7 pins connector and the latest software version to communication with Shuttle XY.

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4 Guideline for correct sampling

Handling of the Shuttle

 Maximum slope of the floor where the SHUTTLE is installed: 3° If not the level is to high detection full sample bottle.
 Floor level where the SHUTTLE is installed: 36 cm-150 cm below the 5-kg level of the milk jar.
 Do not move the Shuttle during sampling. Close all caps of the vials before moving. A small drop spilled on the edge of the vail

can have big influence on the fat percentage.

Operating of Shuttle / Robot

 Use operator manual the operator manual chapter
 Clean the measuring pins of the fill head before sampling with a decreaser, like Astri-TDS.
 Check correct function of fill head Shuttle XY. Milk of previous cow is flushed passing the fill head passing the loop to the

antenna and must not flow back into the sample bottle. Little backflow is allowed, approx. 2 cm backflow during filling of the
vial.

 Vails must not be filled untill the top, about 0.5 cm of air is required for good mixing preservative and fat content in labrotory
 Always check sharp bend in sample tubing. This can block the flow.
 During end mixing (bubbling) the vacuum level should be reaching 48 kPa for at least 10 sec.
 Check water leakage on top of the milkjar during 1 milking, some drops are allowed
 End of sampling the milk must complely pumped away. No milk remainings are alowed, this will influence next sample. The

influence of milk foam is allowed.

Correct Settings

 Type of Rack = Shuttle XY, Fill time = 30 seconds
 Air pressure Shutt-off sleeves Air pressure setting at 2.0 bar. Should not leak (to be tested)
 Check CU settings for optimal performance during cleaning (lely wash):

o Air pressure setting = min. 6.2bar
o Air pressure Blow empty = 4 bar
o Water pressure reducer setting = installation manual A3 A4 2 – 4 bar

Trouble shooting can be found in the operator manual chapter 8 and make use of the trouble shooting card