Alfco Standalone Drafting System
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Alfco Standalone Drafting System
Alfco Standalone Drafting System Cows can be quickly and safely drafted by using either: Keypad with electronic eartags A simple tail transponder The Sorting Gate Antenna Control Panel Anti Locking Mechanism Saloon Gates ALFCO Farm Services & Engineering Alfco Engineering Ltd. Newtown, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland • Phone: 353 (0)46 9431740 • Web: www.alfco.ie • Email: [email protected] Non Return Gates The Antenna Saloon Gates Non Return Gates The Antenna is totally sealed and can be used on outside installations. It will be mounted on the raceway either overhead when using tail transponders or on the sides when using eartag and keypad I.D When a cow is selected for drafting the saloon gates close behind her. This stops her from reversing back and also stops the cow following from bolting through with the drafted one. When a cow is being drafted she exits through the non return gates. These gates do not allow her to return through the drafting chute. They also activate a switch which resets all the gates to return to the non drafting mode. Keypad • • • • Works with E.I.D tags. Two or three way drafting. Cows can be divided into 8 groups. Cows can be preselected into a group for treatment at a future date e.g hoof pairing. • Cows can be selected into a group and will remain in that group until their number is cancelled. • Cows can be included in multiple groups and will be drafted into whichever group is selected. • The digits are large and are easliy read. • When pressed they give a definite reaction. • Can store up to 9988 cow numbers. Tail Transponder When a cow needs to be drafted a transponder is attached to her tail using a bungee cord. When she passes under the antenna she is identified and the drafting process begins. Indicator Light The indicator light is mounted in the milking pit. This is activated when a cow is being drafted and and notifies the operator when the drafting process is complete. The Sorting Gate Guilotine Gates When a cow is identified the sorting gate diverts her into the holding area. It automatically returns to the open position when the drafting function is completed. Remote Control Operation Heat Detection Anti locking Device Animals without transponders can be drafted using a remote control hand held zapper. This means that one man can easily separate his herd into groups without needing extra help. The gate can be linked to a heat detection system at a later date if required. The saloon gates are operated using an anti locking mechanism. This ensures that a cow does not get caught in the gates. Drafting Gate Layout Site Plan • For front of parlour exit • For left or right hand parlour exit Drafting Area Layouts