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1. Heatime HR Overview... 1 1.1 How Does Heatime HR Work... 2 1.2 Heatime HR Features... 2 1.3 Conventions Used in this Manual... 3 2 Heatime HR System Activation... 4 2.1 Heatime HR First Steps,... 4 2.1.1 Set the Language... 4 2.1.2 Setting the Correct Date and Time... 6 2.1.3 Setting the Farm Name... 9 2.1.4 Creating Groups... 11 2.1.5 Configuring Heatime for your Herd... 14 2.2 Confirming Operation... 16 2.3 Pairing Tags with the Farm... 17 2.4 Tag Assembly... 19 2.4.1 Attaching Collars/Tags to Cows... 19 2.4.2 Removing Collars/Tags from Cows... 25 2.5 Using CSV to Upload Cow and Tag Data... 27 2.6 Pairing Cows with Tags... 31 2.7 Customizing the Message Screen... 33 3 Working with Heatime HR... 35 3.1 Daily Tasks... 35 3.1.1 Using the Cows in Heat Report... 36 3.1.2 Using the Health Report... 44 3.1.3 Understanding Tech Alerts... 46 3.2 Batch Events... 49 3.3 Weekly Tasks... 52 3.3.1 Reading the Anestrus Cows Report... 53 3.3.2 Reading the Cows with Irregular Heat Report... 59 3.3.3 Reading the Health History Report... 61 3.3.4 Reading the SCR Cows Report... 63 3.4 Monthly Tasks... 64 3.4.1 Reviewing Do Not Breed Cows... 65 3.4.2 Reviewing the Group Status Report... 69 3.4.3 Reviewing the Last ID Report... 71 3.5 Maintenance Tasks... 73 3.5.1 Heatime HR Backups... 73 3.5.2 Updating the Heatime HR Control Box... 78 4 Heatime for the PC... 81 4.1 Installing Heatime for the PC... 82 4.1.1 Troubleshooting Heatime HR for PC Connectivity... 87
4.2 Exporting Heat Reports with Heatime for the PC... 90 4.2.1 Heatime HR Message Format... 93 4.3 Printing from Heatime for PC... 94 5 Using Heatime Messaging... 95 5.1 Email Messaging with Heatime... 95 5.1.1 Adding Recipients... 96 5.1.2 Adding Times... 97 5.1.3 Adding Alerts or Reports... 98 5.2 Using SMS Messaging with Heatime... 100 5.2.1 Adding Recipients... 101 5.2.2 Adding Times... 102 5.2.3 Adding Alerts or Reports... 103 6 Heatime HR Enhancements... 105 6.1 SCR Sorting Gate and Heatime HR... 105 6.1.1 Sorting and Do Not Breed Cows... 107 6.1.2 How to Add Reports to the Sorting Gate... 108 6.1.3 How to View the Sorting Schedule... 110 6.1.4 How to Read the Sorting Report... 110 6.1.5 How to Read the Cows to be Sorted Report... 111 6.2 DataWand... 112 6.2.1 Creating Sets for the SCR DataWand... 114 6.2.2 Loading Sets to the SCR DataWand... 117 Appendix A: Adapters... 119 Appendix B: 3 rd Party RFID Antenna Connections Pin Outs... 120 S600/S1200 to DF221 Serial Connections... 120 SR3000 to DF221 Serial Connections... 121 Appendix C: RS 485 Cable Specification... 122 Appendix D Current Loop Cable Specification... 123 Appendix E FCC Compliance Statement... 124 Appendix F Heatime LD Installation Examples... 125 Appendix G Certifications... 126
1. Heatime HR Overview Heatime HR is an advanced, electronic, dairy cow monitoring system. Heatime HR provides Dairy Producers with three essential functions: Cow Identification Activity Monitoring Rumination Monitoring The functionality available depends on the type of neck tag fitted to the cow. The Green H Tag provides Activity Monitoring and Identification while the Black HR Tag provides Rumination and Activity Monitoring as well as Identification. Tag Type LD Identification Identification Activity Monitoring Rumination Monitoring HR LD Tag + + + HR Tag + + + H LD Tag + + H Tag + + - Green H Tag Black HR Tag The Black Heatime HR Tag detects individual animals in heat as well as checks their welfare and behavior continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Green Heatime H Tag gives dairy producers a powerful tool to help them with increasing efficiency and profitability by improving the breeding program and reducing treatment expenses. Heatime HR Overview 1
Heatime HR Overview 1.1 How Does Heatime HR Work Heatime HR is continuously monitoring cow activity, rumination, and identifies changes from normal levels. These changes identify patterns related to heat, estrus, and illness. Activity and rumination are monitored using collar mounted tags that record cow s movement and intensity, as well as rumination, in two-hour blocks. When cows pass under an ID unit, their collar mounted tags are triggered, and then they send the collected data to the Heatime HR Control Box. The Heatime HR Control Box has a touch screen that enables the user to retrieve and view the information. Individual cow data is stored in the database for up to a year. Each time new data is received at the control unit, that data is compared to the cow's historical data, to detect any changes in activity or rumination. If changes in activity or rumination levels are detected, the system alerts the user. When a sorting gate is installed, cows can be diverted automatically to a treatment yard. 1.2 Heatime HR Features Heatime HR has these features: Maximum of 1000 tags supported LD Data Collection and Cow Monitoring One year of data storage Report and graph display options Comprehensive cow card Multi-language support Alerts by SMS and E-mail Optional PC Viewer Up to four 2 or 3 way sorting gates supported Supports multiple herd groups Daily automatic back-up USB connection DataWand Support SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 2
Heatime HR Overview 1.3 Conventions Used in this Manual This manual is written to help users and technicians install and use Heatime HR. The following conventions are used throughout: NOTE Note identifies information that is of interest or is important. CAUTION Caution identifies an item or items that may cause harm to equipment or data. WARNING Warning identifies an item or items that may cause personal injury or loss of data. The FCC Wants You to Know This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in this case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. CAUTION Heatime HR uses a 3.3V Lithium battery as a backup for the real-time clock. There is a risk of explosion if this battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. FCC Warning Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 3
Heatime HR System Activation 2 Heatime HR System Activation After the physical assembly of the components is complete and they are all wired together, Heatime HR can be connected to the power supply and activated for the first time. 2.1 Heatime HR First Steps, There are five tasks that must be done in any new Heatime HR installation before adding any cows. 2.1.1 Set the Language The first step is to set the Language. 1. Tap the SCR Logo in the bottom left of the screen, a dialog box appears. 2. Tap the Down Arrow on the list box and the list of available languages appears. 3. Choose the Language required from the list. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 4
Heatime HR System Activation 4. Tap the Green Check Mark to save the choice and set the operation language. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 5
Heatime HR System Activation 2.1.2 Setting the Correct Date and Time The next step is to set the correct Date and Time. 1. From the Main Menu tap Options, the Options Menu appears. 2. Tap User Options, the Keypad appears. 3. Enter the User Password, 6285, the User Options Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 6
Heatime HR System Activation 4. Tap Parameters, the System Parameters menu appears. 5. Tap Date and Time, the System Date and Time menu appears. 6. Tap into the Date Field, a calendar appears. Choose the correct date from the Calendar and tap OK. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 7
Heatime HR System Activation 7. Tap into the Time Field. Use the Arrows to change the time. Remember to set AM or PM as required. 8. Tap OK to save the correct Time and Date. NOTE When using Heatime no adjustments are needed for Daylight Savings Time. CAUTION The time on the Heatime device cannot ever be adjusted backwards once there are cows in the system. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 8
Heatime HR System Activation 2.1.3 Setting the Farm Name The next step in configuring a new Heatime HR System is to enter the name of the farm. 1. From the Main Menu tap Options, the Options menu appears. 2. Tap User Options, the Keypad appears. 3. Enter the User Password, 6285, the User Options menu appears. 4. Tap Parameters, the Parameters menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 9
Heatime HR System Activation 5. Tap Miscellaneous, the Miscellaneous Options menu appears. 6. Tap into the Farm Name Field, the keyboard appears. Use Back Space to clear the field and enter the name of the Farm. 7. Tap on the green background to clear the keyboard and tap OK to save the Name of the Farm. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 10
Heatime HR System Activation 2.1.4 Creating Groups After entering the Name of the Farm, Groups are created. 1. From the Main Menu tap Options, the Options menu appears. 2. Tap User Options, the Keypad appears. 3. Enter the User Password, 6285, the User Options menu appears. 4. Tap Herd Handling, the Herd Handling menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 11
Heatime HR System Activation 5. From the Herd Handling menu tap Groups Management, the Groups Management Screen appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 12
Heatime HR System Activation Field Name Group Name Heat Threshold W/O ID Description The name of the group The threshold for elevated activity that defines what is a cow in heat Is this group exposed to ID Units. When a group is not exposed to ID Units either in the Pens or in the Milking Parlor tick this box so the cows are not included in the Cows W/O ID Report. 6. Tap into any of the field, the Keyboard appears. Use the Keyboard to enter the names of the required groups. 7. Tap the Green Background to clear the Keyboard and tap OK to save the Names of all the Groups. NOTE The group General must remain. This is the default group that contains all cows not yet assigned to a different group. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 13
Heatime HR System Activation 2.1.5 Configuring Heatime for your Herd The next step is to configure Heatime for operation in your herd. 1. From the Main Menu tap Options; the Options. 2. Tap User Options, the Keypad appears. 3. Enter the User Password, 6285 and tap OK, the User Options Menu appears. 4. Tap Parameters, the Parameters Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 14
Heatime HR System Activation 5. Tap Sensitivity, the Sensitivity Setup menu appears. Index Heat Threshold Sick Threshold Low Rumination Alert No ID Alert Hours Set Graph Days Low Daily Rumination Threshold Health Index Threshold Days to Ignore AI Cows Description Cow Activity above this threshold signals heat Cow Activity below this threshold signals a possible Health issue This signifies the Low Rumination threshold in Graphs Cows not identified for the default of 14 hours are included in the Cows W/O ID Report The default width of graphs in days Cows that ruminate for less than this appear in the Health Report Cows with a Health Index of less than this appear in the Health Report After entering a breeding, this is the number of days that cows will be left off of the Heat Report even if they appear to have elevated activity NOTE When installing Heatime for the first time SCR Strongly recommends leaving these settings as default. Always consult with your SCR Dealer or SCR Engineering before making any changes to these settings. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 15
Heatime HR System Activation 2.2 Confirming Operation To confirm network connectivity, take a tag and hold it directly under all the ID Units to demonstrate their correct operation. Use 2-3 different tags so the information displayed on the Control Box changes between identifications. In the Window on the bottom of the Main Menu the Tag s Number, Date and Time are displayed. If this tag has been paired with a cow this information is also displayed. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 16
Heatime HR System Activation 2.3 Pairing Tags with the Farm Heatime LD system requires that each tag to be paired with the farm where they are used. Paring is done using the TC 500 device. Pair tags as soon as they arrive on the farm even if they are not going to be immediately used. NOTE Configuring the TC500 using Heatime is completed by your SCR Distributor or SCR Engineering. CAUTION Failure to pair tags with the farm at once, may cause loss of data when tags are attached to the cows. 1. Insert the USB Plug in the USB Socket on the Heatime Control Box. The 4 LEDS will blink. The TC 500 is ready to use when the Power LED is steady and the Scanning LED is flashing. 2. From the Main Menu tap Options and the tap User Options, the Keypad appears. 3. Enter the User Password 6285 and the User Options Menu appears. 4. Tap Utilities, and then TC 500, the TC 500 Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 17
Heatime HR System Activation 5. There is only one button on this menu, tap the Start TC500 Button, to activate the TC 500. NOTE The TC 500 is activated when the Power LED is steady and the Scanning led blinks. 6. Pass tags slowly over the TC 500 with the Rounded Black end down toward the TC 500 and the Engraved SCR Logo facing you. The Receiving LED will begin to flash when communication with the tag is established and the parameters on the tag are changed. 7. Repeat step 2 for every tag on the farm and every time new tags are received. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 18
Heatime HR System Activation 2.4 Tag Assembly Fit the tags on the cows as soon as possible. Tags need to be on the cow for seven to ten days in order to gather activity and rumination information. The information collected depends on the type of tags in use. This baseline of information is used to judge behavior in the future. NOTE Two people are needed to fit the tags on the cows. WARNING Extreme care and caution must be exercised when attaching tags/collars to cows. 2.4.1 Attaching Collars/Tags to Cows Read these instructions from start to finish before attempting this procedure. 1. Remove the collar from the box. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 19
Heatime HR System Activation 2. Record the Tag Number and Cow Number When assembling the tags, record the tag number, cow number, group, and status in a list. Keep this list handy since the information will be used later. This table may be printed as required. Cow Number Tag Number Group Status SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 20
Heatime HR System Activation 3. Open the Buckle. NOTE There is a spare clip included in the box. 4. Pull the buckle apart. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 21
Heatime HR System Activation 5. Remove the collar from the buckle. The length of the collar can be adjusted to best fit the cow. 6. Helper now backs the cow s head up against the stanchion. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 22
Heatime HR System Activation 7. Assembler wraps the collar around the cow s neck. Place the tags on the left side of the animal directly behind the left ear. The tag should be on the upper portion on the neck as pictured below. Tighten the collar so you are able to fit in two fingers snuggly between the collar and the top of the cow s neck just above where the sensor is placed. 8. Fold the collar inward, toward the cow, at the desired length and attach to the buckle. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 23
Heatime HR System Activation 9. Snap the buckle closed 10. Check that the tag is correctly placed directly behind the cow s left ear and there are only two fingers of slack in the collar. CAUTION Correct attachment of the neck tags is vital to their performance. Tags that are not placed in the correct location or that are not fitted on snug collars will not be able to collect or transmit data correctly. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 24
Heatime HR System Activation 2.4.2 Removing Collars/Tags from Cows From time to time it will be necessary to remove tags from cows. Read these steps from start to finish before attempting to remove tags. NOTE Two people are needed to remove tags from cows. WARNING Extreme care and caution must be exercised when removing tags/collars from cows. 1. Slide ring off of the end of the collar. 2. Turn over the buckle and remove the pin. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 25
Heatime HR System Activation 3. Open the buckle and slide off the collar. 4. Remove collar from the cow. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 26
Heatime HR System Activation 2.5 Using CSV to Upload Cow and Tag Data One way to upload the cow and tag data to the Heatime HR Control Box is by using a CSV, Comma Separated Value, type of file. 1. Organize this data, Cow Number, Burn Number, SCR Tag Number, Group Number from Creating Groups on page 11, and the Birth date or Calving date of the cow. a. If the cow has not yet calved, use her birth date b. If the cow has calved use her last calving date. 2. Enter this data using Excel. NOTE The date must be in the DD/MM/YYYY format. 3. Save the file as CSV Comma Delimited. Move the saved file to a USB Stick. 4. Insert the USB Stick into the USB Drive on the Heatime HR Control Box. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 27
Heatime HR System Activation 5. From the Main Menu Tap Options User Options 6285 Utilities System Utilities. 6. Tap Database Operations, the Manage Database Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 28
Heatime HR System Activation 7. Tap Browse and highlight Hard Disk, for the USB Stick, and tap OK. 8. Browse the USB Stick until you find the saved CSV file and Tap OK. 9. Tap GO to begin the CSV File Upload. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 29
Heatime HR System Activation 10. A message appears; click the green check mark to continue. 11. A message is displayed when the process completes. 12. Return to the Main Menu and tap Total Cows and verify that the cows you have imported exist. NOTE CSV Files currently support SCR Tags only. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 30
Heatime HR System Activation 2.6 Pairing Cows with Tags After performing the steps detailed in Attaching Collars/Tags to Cows, cows will walk around the pens, be identified by ID Units or when the BU 500 queries the tags. These cows must then be entered into the system and paired with their Tag ID. This is a second way to enter cows into the Heatime HR system. Unassigned tags appear in the Tech Alerts reports section. 1. Tap Tech Alerts, and then tap Tag Problems. 2. Tap Unassigned Tags, the Unassigned Tags report appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 31
Heatime HR System Activation 3. Tap into the Red Area and a Cow Card appears. 4. Tap Open to open the cow card for editing. 5. Using the worksheet that was filled in when attaching the tags to the cows, record all of the information about the cow in the system. Cow ID, Calving or Birth Date, Last AI Date, and Group ID are all entered here. 6. Tap Save to save the information about this cow. 7. Tap on Next to advance to the next cow in the list. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 32
Heatime HR System Activation 2.7 Customizing the Message Screen The next step in integrating the system with farm and milking operations is customizing the messaging screen. 1. From the Main Menu tap Options, the Options menu appears. 2. Tap User Options, the Keypad appears. 3. Enter the User Password, 6285 and tap OK, the User Options Menu appears. 4. Tap Message Screen. The Message Screen Settings Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 33
Heatime HR System Activation Term Title Background Color Title Font Color Background Color Odd Row Font Color Odd Row Background Color Even Row Font Color Even Row Number of Rows Font Size Refresh Cycle Definition The color to use for the background of the title line The color to use for the font of the title The color to use for the background of the odd lines of data, cows, in the table The color to use for the font of the odd lines of data, cows, in the table The color to use for the background of the even lines of data, cows, in the table The color to use for the font of the even lines of data, cows, in the table The number of rows to use for each view The size of the font to use on the display The number of seconds between each change in view NOTE The number of rows to use on the display is a matter of personal preference. 5. Tap OK to save the desired configuration. 6. Tap Home to return to the Main Menu. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 34
Working with Heatime HR 3 Working with Heatime HR Adding Heatime HR to your workday is simple. Using Heatime HR can be divided into Daily, Weekly, and Monthly tasks. 3.1 Daily Tasks Reading these reports on the Heatime HR. Control Box does not require a great deal of time. These reports should be examined each and every day. Report Name Using the Cows in Heat Report Using the Health Report Understanding Tech Alerts Description This report shows all cows that are currently in heat This report shows all cows that have a Health Index below 86 Leads to two different types of reports. Reports that display problems with tags and reports that display problems with the network. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 35
Working with Heatime HR 3.1.1 Using the Cows in Heat Report The Cows in Heat Report displays the cows that have reached their Activity Peak and are ready for breeding. Cows that are in heat and have completed the Farm s Voluntary Waiting Period, VWP, should be bred when they appear in the report. Cows that do not appear in this report should not be bred. NOTE When breeding once a day, if cows appear in this report on consecutive days, they should only be bred on the second day if the value for Hours to AI is greater than 6. NOTE When breeding twice a day, AM/PM, breed cows as follows: A. When the Hours to AI value is 18 or less breed cows at the next or closest breeding session. B. When the Hours to AI value is 19 or more breed cows at the following breeding session. 7. From the Main Menu Tap Cows in Heat, the Cows in Heat report appears. NOTE Cows set to Do Not Breed do not appear in the Heat Report. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 36
Working with Heatime HR 8. There is a great deal of information available at a glance in this report. a. There are two cows with their Days since Last Heat in red. These cows have regular estrus cycles. b. All three of these cows have their Activity Peak values in red. These values are above, actually well above, the threshold for an actual heat. c. The Hours to AI for each of these cows tells us they should be bred at the closest breeding session. d. Cow 800 has her Rumination Value also in red because her Rumination Value has dropped more than 30 points in the last 24 hours. e. Cow 832 is 63 Days in Milk, DIM, 19 days from the last recorded heat, and has yet to be bred during this lactation. f. Cow 800 is 118 DIM, 22 days since the last recorded heat, and 21 days since she was last bred. NOTE Entering breedings, pregnancy checks, and calvings into the Heatime HR system on a timely basis is important and key to the overall usefulness of the system. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 37
Working with Heatime HR g. Tap in the Days from AI field and a Check Mark appears. Tap on Breed Now and breeding is entered for this cow on this day. h. Tap in the Group Name Field to see all of the cows in that group. i. Tap into Cow ID, DIM/Age, Days since Last Heat, or Days from AI, to see the Cow Card for this cow. j. Tap into Activity Peak, Rumination Low, or Hours to AI, to see the Rumination and Activity Change Graph for this cow. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 38
Working with Heatime HR 3.1.1.1 Using and Understand the Cow Card The Cow Card holds and centralizes all of the information for individual cows. Everything needed to identify and manage each cow can be found here. Navigation Icon Description Go back to the originating Report or List Go up to the Main Menu Refresh this report Record breeding for this cow on this date Open Cow Search SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 39
Working with Heatime HR Navigation Icon Description Go to the Previous Cow in the Report or List Go to the Next Cow in the Report or List Open the Cow Card for editing Close the Cow Card abandon changes Save the Changes to the Cow Card Delete this record Go to the Cow Card Graph Parameters. Available from Graphs and explained here. Each field is described here. Field Name Tag ID Cow ID Burn Number Group ID Calving/Birth Date Description The Number on the H or HR Tag The Cow s Number The number on the cow if used and if different from the Cow ID What Group the cow belongs to When the cow last calved or her birthday SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 40
Working with Heatime HR Field Name Last AI Date Pregnancy Check Do Not Breed DIM/Age Three Graphs are available from each Cow Card. Property on Cow Card Change Graph Daily Rumination Hours from Last ID Description When the cow was last Bred. If blank then the cow has not yet been bred. The date and results of the cow s last pregnancy check Is this cow a candidate for culling How many Days in Milk or Age in Days Available Graph Shows the daily changes in Activity and Rumination Graph Shows the daily Rumination Minutes Graph Shows the Identifications Graph These symbols are used on all graphs in Heatime HR. Symbol Description Insemination Positive Pregnancy Check Calving Health Event SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 41
Working with Heatime HR 3.1.1.2 Understanding Graphs and Their Parameters The Graph display can be configured to show a great deal of information about individuals, groups, or the entire herd. Graph Type Activity Change Rumination Change Raw Activity Rumination Minutes Average Activity Daily Rumination The subject of the graph can also be chosen. Graph Subject Cow Cow Group Herd Description Displays the daily changes in calculated Activity Displays the daily changes in calculated Rumination Displays the daily changes in Raw Activity Displays the daily changes in Actual Rumination Minutes Displays the daily average Activity Displays the actual daily rumination minutes Individuals Description Groups as configured All the configured groups including the cows listed in General SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 42
Working with Heatime HR The period of the graph can also be configured. Graph Period 1 Day Description Displays information from the last 24 hours. The information displayed here will only be as complete as the last time the cow ID d. 7 Days Displays information from the last 7 days 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days Displays information from the last 30 days. Useful when confirming suspected cystic cows. Displays information from the last 60 days. The default view for most reports. Displays information from the last 90 days 365 Days Displays information from the last year SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 43
Working with Heatime HR 3.1.2 Using the Health Report The Health Report on Heatime HR displays cows that have a health index of 85 or less. Cows that have a health index of below 80 are displayed in red. On the Main Menu Tap Health Report, the Health Report appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 44
Working with Heatime HR The Health Report displays a great deal of vital information. Column Cow ID Group Name DIM/Age Activity Low Rumination Low Daily Rumination Health Index Description The ID for the cow The group where the cow is assigned The Days in Milk or Age of the cow The difference between the cow s activity in the last 10 hour window and the average for that same window over the previous week The difference between the cow s rumination minutes in the last 10 hour window and the average for that same window over the previous week The number of rumination minutes in the last 24 hours for this cow The cow s health score 3.1.2.1 Use of Color in Heatime Heatime uses different colors to help identify specific cows or specific characteristics of these cows. Color Red behind Cow ID Yellow behind Cow ID Pink behind entire line in report Red Numbers in any field Meaning This background signifies that the cow has been set to Do Not Breed This background means cows that have had positive pregnancy checks This background means cows that have a drop of 50 rumination minutes over each of 3 consecutive days This means a value that is irregular and/or exceptional that bears further attention or investigation SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 45
Working with Heatime HR 3.1.3 Understanding Tech Alerts The Tech Alerts category holds a number of different technical reports. Report Tag Problems With Bad Data Unassigned Tags Net Problems Problem Node No Net Time RF Tag Alerts Description Holds reports about tags When the activity and/or rumination data is outside the normal operating range This report displays all of the tags that have been scanned by an ID Unit but the Tag ID Number is not yet paired with a cow Holds reports about the network The number of network devices or nodes that have stopped working in the last 24 hours The length of time the network is unavailable This report is not yet available SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 46
Working with Heatime HR 3.1.3.1 Pairing Cows with Tags After performing the steps detailed in Attaching Collars/Tags to Cows, cows will walk around the pens, be identified by ID Units or when the BU 500 queries the tags. These cows must then be entered into the system and paired with their Tag ID. Unassigned tags appear in the Tech Alerts reports section. 1. Tap Tech Alerts, and then tap Tag Problems. 2. Tap Unassigned Tags, the Unassigned Tags report appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 47
Working with Heatime HR 3. Tap into the Red Area and a Cow Card appears. 4. Tap Open to open the cow card for editing. 5. Using the worksheet that was filled in when attaching the tags to the cows, record all of the information about the cow in the system. Cow ID, Calving or Birth Date, Last AI Date, and Group ID are all entered here. 6. Tap Save to save the information about this cow. 7. Tap on Next to advance to the next cow in the list. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 48
Working with Heatime HR 3.2 Batch Events Certain events like pregnancy checks or moving cows from one group to another are more easily entered in a large cluster or batch. 1. From the Main Menu tap Options; the System Options Menu appears. 2. Tap Batch Events to enter the Batch Events Entry Menu. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 49
Working with Heatime HR Batch Event Type Group Transfer Pregnancy Check Report Calving Set Do Not Breed Report Insemination Description Moving cows from one group to another. Checking cows for pregnancy. Cows giving birth. 3. Choose the correct event from the drop down list. Changing the status of cow to Do Not Breed. Reporting the insemination of cows. For Group Transfer; choose the destination group. For Pregnancy Check; choose the date and if the checks are Positive or Negative. For Calving; choose the date. For Set Do Not Breed; change from No to Yes. For Report Insemination; choose the date. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 50
Working with Heatime HR 4. Choose the cows for this Batch of events from the Cow List. Use the Keypad, if you prefer. 5. When finished tap Save to save the events. A confirmation dialogue box appears. 6. Tap to confirm and save the events in the system. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 51
Working with Heatime HR 3.3 Weekly Tasks In addition to the Daily Tasks, these reports should be accessed and read at least once a week. Report Name Reading the Anestrus Cows Report Reading the Cows with Irregular Heat Report Reading the Health History Report Reading the SCR Cows Report Description This report displays cows that have not displayed a heat in the last 30 days unless they are pregnant This report displays cows that have at least three (3) heats in the last 30 days This report displays the cows that were included in the health report over the last week This report displays all of the cows and/or tags entered into the system SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 52
Working with Heatime HR 3.3.1 Reading the Anestrus Cows Report The Anestrus Cows Report displays any cow that has not been detected in heat for the last 30 days; the cow must also have the tag for at least 30 days. 1. Tap Reports on the Main Menu, the All Reports menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 53
Working with Heatime HR 2. Tap Cows, the Cows Reports menu appears. 3. Tap Anestrus Cows, the Anestrus Cows report appears. Cows 794, 805, and 797 are colored pink because they have recorded system heats at least 42 days ago. These cows are ready to be checked for pregnancy. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 54
Working with Heatime HR 3.3.1.1 Understanding the Anestrus Cows Report The Anestrus Cows Report is one of the more complicated reports on Heatime HR. This report is useful in finding two types of cows: Cows that may be pregnant see Page 57 for details. Cows that are not cycling, Anestrus Cows. Before the queries, or phrases, used to create the Anestrus Cows Report can be understood there are two terms that must be explained. 1. System Heat: Heatime HR by default is configured to use a heat threshold of 35. This threshold defines what Heatime uses as the minimum value for system heats. However, cows that achieve a heat level of between 30 and 34 appear in the Cows in Heat Report if they are also between 18 and 25 days from their last System Heat. This means that it is possible that a cow was bred 21 days ago and might still appear in the Anestrus Cows Report. 2. Cow s Pregnancy Status in Heatime HR: In Heatime HR a cow is NOT pregnant if any one of these conditions is fulfilled: a. The cow has a negative pregnancy check/status This is the default state in Heatime HR. All new cows are in this state. b. The cow has a positive pregnancy check more than 270 days in the past. It is most probable that this cow has already calved but that event was not entered. c. The cow has a positive pregnancy check less than 270 days in the past BUT also has a calving date between that date and today. Before it can be determined what cows should appear in the Anestrus Cows Report there are a number of rules or definitions that must be defined: 1. Cows with no Heats. This means the cow associated with this Tag has NO recorded System Heats. 2. Tag is mounted and in use for at least 30 days. 3. The cow associated with this tag is at least 30 days from calving. This of course is only meaningful if the calving date is entered. 4. The cow is not pregnant. Very important. 5. The cow has a recorded system heat more than 42 days ago and less than 90 days ago. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 55
Working with Heatime HR Cows now appear in the Anestrus Cows Report, using the above established rules, when phrases are built using these rules as follows: OR OR 4 with (1 and 2), If the cow is not pregnant and has a tag for at least 30 days and no system heats then the cow appears in the Anestrus Cows Report. 4 with (2 and 3 and 1), If the cow is not pregnant, and has a tag for at least 30 days and is at least 30 days from calving, and has no recorded system heats, - then the cow appears in the Anestrus Cows Report. 4 with (2 and 5), If the cow is not pregnant and has a tag for more than 30 days and has not had a system heat for at least 42 days but no more than 90 days Then the cow appears in the Anestrus Cows Report. This phrase seeks to label cows as Anestrus that might actually be ready for Pregnancy Checks, but this phrase also removes cows from the Anestrus Cows Report if they are Anestrus for a long time. NOTE It is possible for a cow to have been bred 21 days ago and still appear in the Anestrus Cows Report. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 56
Working with Heatime HR 3.3.1.2 Pregnancy Checks with Heatime HR Heatime HR assists in managing the herd s pregnancy check schedule. 1. From the Main Menu choose Reports, the Reports menu appears. 2. From the Reports menu choose Cows, the Cows Reports menu appears. 3. From the Cows Reports menu choose Anestrus Cows, the Anestrus Cows Report appears. 4. Tap on Days from Last AI column to sort cows by days from last breeding. Locate cows that require a pregnancy test based on the number of days after AI. Cows appearing in pink lines are recommended for Pregnancy Checks. The line turns pink when a cow has not showed signs of heat for 42-90 days after its last recorded heat. You can decide to check cows for pregnancy earlier. Check this list against the list generated by your Herd Management software. 5. After the physical examination, update the cow card with the result by tapping on the cell in the P.C. Result column to get to the Cow Card. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 57
Working with Heatime HR 6. Tap on the Edit icon, the colors of the fields will change from gray to white. 7. Tap on the Pregnacy Check date drop-down menu, a window will appear. Select the date of pregnancy check and the result from the list immediately to the right. 8. Tap on Save. A confirmation will appear. 9. Tap on the back button to return to the Anestrus Cows report. 10. Repeat these steps for each cow that has a pregnancy examination result. NOTE Lactation Status Events like Pregnancy Checks are important and must be updated daily. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 58
Working with Heatime HR 3.3.2 Reading the Cows with Irregular Heat Report The Cows with Irregular Heat Report displays any cows that have three or more heats in the past 30 days. 1. Tap Reports on the Main Menu, the All Reports menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 59
Working with Heatime HR 2. Tap Cows, the Cows Reports menu appears. 3. Tap Cows with Irregular Heat, the report appears. Column Cow ID Group Name DIM/Age # of System Heats in 30 Days Days since Last Heat Description The Cow s number The Cow s Group How many days since the cow has calved or how old the cow is if she is a heifer The number of time this cow has been in heat during the last 30 days according to the system The number of days since the last system recorded heat NOTE These cows should be checked by the veterinarian. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 60
Working with Heatime HR 3.3.3 Reading the Health History Report The Health History Report displays all cows that appeared in the Health Report over the last 7 days, except for the cows that appear in today s Health Report. 1. Tap Reports on the Main Menu, the All Reports menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 61
Working with Heatime HR 2. Tap Cows, the Cows Reports menu appears. 3. Tap Historical Health Report, the Historical Health Report appears Column Cow ID Group Name DIM/Age Events in Last Week Days from Last Event Last Health Index Description The Cow s number The Cow s Group How many days since the cow has calved or how old the cow is if she is a heifer Number of time this cow appeared in the health report over the last 7 days Number of days since the last time this cow appeared in the Health Report The cow s Health Index when she last appeared in the Health Report SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 62
Working with Heatime HR 3.3.4 Reading the SCR Cows Report The SCR Cows Report displays all of the Cows with SCR Tags in the system. From the Main Menu Tap SCR Cows, the SCR Cows Report appears. a. The first two lines in this list are new tags that have not yet been paired with cows. b. Cows 724 and 730 are pregnant. For more information on the use of color in Heatime see Use of Color in Heatime. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 63
Working with Heatime HR 3.4 Monthly Tasks There are additional periodic tasks that should be performed as required. Some may be required to be performed monthly and others may be required less often. Report Reviewing Do Not Breed Cows Reviewing the Group Status Report Reviewing the Last ID Report Description This report contains all of the cows with a Do Not Breed Status of yes This report displays a summary of each group This report displays the last three times each cow was identified SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 64
Working with Heatime HR 3.4.1 Reviewing Do Not Breed Cows Deciding to not breed certain cows is an important factor in the genetic as well as economic success of every dairy herd. 1. Tap Reports on the Main Menu, the All Reports menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 65
Working with Heatime HR 2. Tap Cows, the Cows Reports menu appears. 3. Tap Do Not Breed Cows, the Do Not Breed Cows report appears. This report shows all of the cows that have been set to Do Not Breed and their respective groups. If there is a specific cow that needs to be added to the Do Not Breed Report: 4. Tap Search the Search Keypad appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 66
Working with Heatime HR 5. Enter the Cow or Tag ID and tap OK, the requested Cow Card appears. 6. Tap Open to enable the record for editing. 7. Tap the arrow next to Do Not Breed and choose Yes. 8. Tap Save to save the updated status. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 67
Working with Heatime HR 9. Tap Back to return to the Do Not Breed Report, the report appears. The report is already updated to include the newly entered cow. 10. Repeat as required. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 68
Working with Heatime HR 3.4.2 Reviewing the Group Status Report The Groups Status report displays information about each of the Creating Groups created in the system. Aside from a type of inventory list of cows and their tags, this report can help understand certain trends that can be observed. 1. Tap Reports on the Main Menu, the All Reports Menu appears. 2. Tap Groups, the Groups Reports menu appears. 3. Tap Group Status, the Groups Status report appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 69
Working with Heatime HR Values for Activity and Rumination are not calculated for groups that have less than 10 members. NOTE When there are large changes in Activity for an entire group, this may indicate that the group escaped their pen or possibly had unauthorized visitors. When there are large changes in Rumination for an entire group this may indicate that recent changes to the feed or TMR need to be investigated. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 70
Working with Heatime HR 3.4.3 Reviewing the Last ID Report The last ID Report displays the last time each cow was identified by the system. 1. Tap Reports on the Main Menu, the All Reports Menu appears. 2. Tap Identification, the Identification Reports list appears. 3. Tap Last ID Report, the Last ID Report List appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 71
Working with Heatime HR Column Cow ID Group Name Hours from Last ID Last ID Station Hours from ID -1 Hours from ID -2 Description The ID of the cow The Cow s Group The hours since the cow was most recently identified The RS 485 Address of the ID Unit that identified the cow The hours since the cow was previously identified The hours since the cow was identified before the previous identification SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 72
Working with Heatime HR 3.5 Maintenance Tasks The Heatime HR is dependable and reliable and very little maintenance is required. From time to time Backups or Updates may be required. 3.5.1 Heatime HR Backups Heatime HR automatically backs up the internal database every day. Should a manual backup be required, follow this procedure. 1. From the Main Menu choose Options; from the Options menu choose User Options. 2. Enter 6285 on the Keypad and choose Utilities. 3. Choose Database Operations and the Manage Database menu appears. 4. Choose Backup Current Database, the following screen appears: SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 73
Working with Heatime HR 5. Select the location where the backup file will be saved. The system automatically assigns a file name. NOTE When a USB Memory stick is used, it is recognized by the system as a Hard- Drive. 6. Tap on OK and exit the screen. 7. Tap Go the backup begins. 8. The dialogue appears when the backup completes. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 74
Working with Heatime HR 3.5.1.1 Restoring a Heatime HR Backup After creating a manual backup it may be required to restore this backup. 1. From the Main Menu tap Options, the Options menu appears. 2. Tap Technician Options, the keypad appears. 3. Enter the Technicians Password, 1239, tap OK, the Technician Options Menu appears. 4. Tap Technical Utilities, and then Tap Miscellaneous, the Miscellaneous Options Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 75
Working with Heatime HR 5. Insert the USB stick that contains the Backup that you wish to restore. 6. Tap Update/Restore, the System Update Screen appears. 7. With the USB stick inserted into the USB Drive on the Heatime HR Control Box, Tap Browse. Locate the file to be used for restoring. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 76
Working with Heatime HR 8. Tap OK and the file chosen along with its path is copied to the Backup file path line. Confirm that this is the file and tap Start Restore. As the restore process progresses, so does the progress bar. 9. When the Restore has completed this dialogue appears. Tap OK to close the Dialogue, reboot the Heatime HR control box, and load the restored data. 10. Remove the USB stick. WARNING Only perform a restore when directed by your SCR Distributor or SCR Engineering. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 77
Working with Heatime HR 3.5.2 Updating the Heatime HR Control Box It may become necessary to upgrade the Software running on the Heatime HR Control Box. These instructions will guide you through the Software upgrade process. 3.5.2.1 Preparing the CAB file for the Upgrade SCR Engineers LTD or your Heatime HR Distributor will have sent you a CAB File that you will use to upgrade the Heatime HR Control Box. This CAB file must be transferred AS IS to the Root Directory of a Disc on Key or USB Drive for transfer into and upgrade of the Heatime HR Control Box. 3.5.2.2 The Upgrade Procedure Read the following steps from beginning to end before attempting the upgrade. 3.6 Backup the Heatime HR Control Box as instructed in Maintenance Tasks The Heatime HR is dependable and reliable and very little maintenance is required. From time to time Backups or Updates may be required. 1. Heatime HR Backups. 2. From the Main Screen choose Options, the Options Menu appears. 3. From the Options Menu choose Technician Options, a keypad appears. 4. Enter 1239 and press OK, the Technician Options Menu appears. 5. From the Technician Options menu choose Technical Utilities, the System Technical Utilities Menu appears. 6. From the System Technical Utilities Menu choose Miscellaneous, the Miscellaneous Options Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 78
Working with Heatime HR This menu has options that are for technician use only, and should only be used if directed by your Heatime distributor or SCR Support. If the Heatime Control Box is configured for Email delivery the IP Address is displayed here. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 79
Working with Heatime HR 7. Tap on OK next to Update/Restore, a Warning Message appears. 8. To continue, tap on the Green Check Mark, The System Update Screen appears. 9. Insert the USB Drive into the USB Port on the bottom of the Control Box. This is the receptacle next to, to the left, of the power plug. NOTE When inserting the USB Drive into the USB Port make sure the.cab file that is the update file for Heatime HR is in the Root Directory of the USB Drive. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 80
Working with Heatime HR 10. Tap Start Auto Update and the update begins automatically. A message appears informing users that the application is already installed and suggests to install in the default, correct path. Tap OK and the installation begins. Normally the update begins here, continues, and completes automatically. Occasionally the Heatime HR Control Box may ask these questions: a. Would you like to replace the existing file At this point tap Yes-to-all. b. The File \Program Files\Heatime2\HTHRSOS.exe is in use. Try Again? Tap NO. The installation continues. NOTE These two messages may appear and do not appear in every update or upgrade. 11. When the upgrade has successfully completed a message is displayed, tap on OK and the Control Box will restart. 12. Remove the USB Drive. WARNING This process should only be performed when instructed by SCR Engineers or your SCR Reseller. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 81
Heatime for the PC 4 Heatime for the PC Heatime for the PC is an additional module that communicates with the Heatime HR Control Box and uses the PC as the interface. NOTE The Version running on the Heatime HR Control Box and the Version of Heatime for PC must always be identical. NOTE When connecting the Heatime HR Control Box to the Router/DHCP Server for the first time, the Heatime HR Control Box must be rebooted. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 82
Heatime for the PC 4.1 Installing Heatime for the PC Follow these instructions to correctly install Heatime for the PC. 1. Browse to the location of the Heatime for PC install set. 2. Click on the.msi file; the installation begins. 3. Click on Next; the installation continues. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 83
Heatime for the PC 4. Click on Next; the destination folder window appears. Heatime HR for the PC works best when installed in the default location and with the default user rights of Everyone. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 84
Heatime for the PC 5. Click on Next; the installation begins and progresses until finished. 6. The Installation of Heatime HR for the PC is complete. Click on Close to terminate the installation program. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 85
Heatime for the PC 7. Right-click on the Heatime HR for PC Icon and choose Properties. 8. Choose the Compatibility Tab and tick Run the program as an administrator. 9. Click on the Heatime HR for PC Icon the program launches If a message appears asking if the program should be allowed to have access to the network or should be allowed to go through the firewall, always give the program access. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 86
Heatime for the PC 10. The Heatime HR Main Menu appears. NOTE It is not necessary to know the IP address of the Heatime HR Control Box. The Control Box and the PC where Heatime for PC is installed must be located in the same logical IP Subnet. They must both receive their IP Addresses automatically from a single DHCP Server. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 87
Heatime for the PC 4.1.1 Troubleshooting Heatime HR for PC Connectivity Follow these instructions if our installation of Heatime for PC does not function as desired. The version running on the Heatime HR Control Box and the version of Heatime for PC must always be identical. Tap the SCR logo in the bottom corner of the Heatime HR Main Menu. When installing the Heatime HR for PC application, the version number is part of the file name of the install set. NOTE The two versions in the above examples are NOT compatible. When connecting the Heatime HR Control Box to the Router/DHCP for the first time the Control Box must be rebooted. If when the Main Menu appears the Heatime HR for PC application still fails to connect, then: o On the PC click Start, in the Search area enter CMD and hit Enter. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 88
Heatime for the PC o At the prompt type IPCONFIG and hit enter. o Scroll up until the Local Area Connection information is displayed. o On the Heatime HR Control Box, from the Main Menu: o Tap Options Technician Options Enter the Technician Password Technical Utilities Miscellaneous Options. The IP address of the Control Box appears here. o Returning to the PC in the Command Line Session type: Ping <IP Address of the Control Box> or in our case; Ping 172.17.1.81 and hit Enter SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 89
Heatime for the PC o If there are replies as in the above example, then disable the local Windows Firewall. o If the local Windows Firewall is Not Connected then check for a locally installed Anti-virus application and follow the instructions provided by that application. NOTE The PC running Heatime HR for PC and the Heatime HR Control Box must be connected to the same Router/DHCP Server and they must also be members of the same logical network or subnet. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 90
Heatime for the PC 4.2 Exporting Heat Reports with Heatime for the PC Users of Heatime HR for the PC can export heat reports. You should consult with your Heatime HR Dealer or with SCR Engineering LTD directly to confirm that your Third Party Herd Management system is compatible with File format Exported by Heatime HR. 1. Complete the installation of Heatime for the PC. 2. On the Home Screen click on Options; the Options menu appears. 3. Click on Technician Options; the Keypad appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 91
Heatime for the PC 4. Enter 1239 and then click on OK; the Technician Options menu appears. 5. Click on Parameters; the System Parameters menu appears. 6. Click on Heat Intervals Report; the Heat Intervals Report Settings menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 92
Heatime for the PC The default file path is shown. This is the file location where the external herd management system will look for and locate the exported file. 7. Click on OK to save the settings. 8. Click on the Home Arrow to return to the main menu. NOTE The external herd management system must be configured to read the exported Heatime file from the specified location. NOTE Heat Export is only available from the Heatime for PC application. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 93
Heatime for the PC 4.2.1 Heatime HR Message Format The Heatime HR message is saved to a file called heatdetect.txt. This file has a specific format. The Heatime HR message looks like: 11/30/10 23:28:04 6380 11/30/10 20:00:00 76 11/30/10 23:28:07 6140 11/30/10 22:00:00 63 11/30/10 23:32:11 6634 11/30/10 16:00:00 80 Date of ID Time of ID Cow ID Date of Current Activity Peak Time of Current Activity Peak 11/30/10 23:32:11 6634 11/30/10 16:00:00 80 The Interpretation: On November 30, 2010, at 11:32 PM, Cow 6634 was identified by Heatime HR. This cow s peak of activity was at 4pm and measured 80 on the SCR Activity Scale. Height of Current Activity Peak SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 94
Heatime for the PC 4.3 Printing from Heatime for PC When using Heatime for PC it is possible to print reports using the printer connected to the PC. 1. From the Main Menu click on a report. In this example we will use the Health Report. The Health Report appears. 2. Click the Printer icon, the Print Dialogue box appears. 3. Choose the desired Printer and Click Print. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 95
Using Heatime Messaging 5 Using Heatime Messaging There are two types of messaging available with Heatime Email and SMS. Email and SMS can be used together or separately. 5.1 Email Messaging with Heatime Heatime can send Emails to up to 3 different Email Addresses. 1. Tap Options on the Main Menu, the Options Menu appears. 2. Tap User Options, the Keyboard appears. 3. Enter the User Password, 6285, the User Options Menu appears. 4. Tap Messaging, the Messaging Setup menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 96
Using Heatime Messaging There are three steps to setup Email Messaging: Add Recipients to receive the Emails. Configure the time/s the Emails will be sent. Configure what will be sent in the Email. 5.1.1 Adding Recipients Create the list of Email Recipients. 1. From the Messaging Setup Menu Tap Recipients List Setup, the Recipients List Setup page appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 97
Using Heatime Messaging 2. Add up to 3 different Email addresses, tap Save the Email addresses are saved. 5.1.2 Adding Times Heatime can send Emails up to 4 times per day. 1. From the Messaging Setup Menu tap Alert Times Setup, the Alert Times Setup menu appears. 2. Tap into the Square making the line Active, the Alert Hour field is enabled. 3. Enter the name of the event and the hour as desired. Repeat as needed. 4. Tap Save, the schedule is saved. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 98
Using Heatime Messaging 5.1.3 Adding Alerts or Reports A number of Reports are available to be sent as Emails. 1. Tap Alerts Setup from the Messaging Setup Menu, the Alerts Setup Summary menu appears. 2. Tap Add to create an Alert. The Alerts Setup screen appears. 3. Enter the name of the Set. Highlight the name of the Recipient, the Time, and the particular Report or Reports desired. If you would rather get a real time notification when a cow is added to a particular report then do not tap in the Time Cell, tap All Day. NOTE When All Day is used whenever a cow enters a particular report for the first time during a 24 hour period an Email is sent. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 99
Using Heatime Messaging 4. Tap Save to save this set. The Alerts Setup summary page appears with the configured Alert. To Delete this Alert, Tap into the Alert, the Alerts Setup Page appears. Tap Delete the Delete Warning appears. Tap Yes the Set is deleted. NOTE Email messaging is only available if the Farm has an internet connection and the Heatime Control Box is able to connect to the internet. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 100
Using Heatime Messaging 5.2 Using SMS Messaging with Heatime Heatime can send SMS s to up to 3 different Telephone Numbers. 1. Tap Options on the Main Menu, the Options Menu appears. 2. Tap User Options, the Keyboard appears. 3. Enter the User Password, 6285, the User Options Menu appears. 4. Tap Messaging, the Messaging Setup menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 101
Using Heatime Messaging There are three steps to setup SMS Messaging: Add the Telephone Numbers to receive the SMS s. Configure the time/s the SMS s will be sent. Configure what will be sent in the SMS s. 5.2.1 Adding Recipients Create the list of SMS Recipients. 1. From the Messaging Setup Menu Tap Recipients List Setup, the Recipients List Setup page appears. 2. Add up to 3 different Telephone Numbers, tap Save the Email addresses are saved. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 102
Using Heatime Messaging 5.2.2 Adding Times Heatime can send SMS s up to 4 times per day. 1. From the Messaging Setup Menu tap Alert Times Setup, the Alert Times Setup menu appears. 2. Tap into the Square making the line Active, the Alert Hour field is enabled. 3. Enter the name of the event and the hour as desired. Repeat as needed. 4. Tap Save, the schedule is saved. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 103
Using Heatime Messaging 5.2.3 Adding Alerts or Reports A number of Reports are available to be sent as Emails. 1. Tap Alerts Setup from the Messaging Setup Menu, the Alerts Setup Summary menu appears. 2. Tap Add to create an Alert. The Alerts Setup screen appears. 3. Enter the name of the Set. Highlight the name of the Recipient, the Time, and the particular Report or Reports desired. If you would rather get a real time notification when a cow is added to a particular report then do not tap in the Time Cell, tap All Day. NOTE When All Day is used whenever a cow enters a particular report for the first time during a 24 hour period an Email is sent. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 104
Using Heatime Messaging 4. Tap Save to save this set. The Alerts Setup summary page appears with the configured Alert. To Delete this Alert, Tap into the Alert, the Alerts Setup Page appears. Tap Delete the Delete Warning appears. Tap Yes the Set is deleted. NOTE SMS Messaging is only available if the Heatime Control Box is connected to the SCR Cellular Modem. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 105
Heatime HR Enhancements 6 Heatime HR Enhancements Heatime HR and Heatime HR LD support enhancements that make Heatime a more effective and complete management tool in the herd. 6.1 SCR Sorting Gate and Heatime HR Use of Heatime HR with the SCR Sorting Gate automates a number of common daily and weekly tasks. 1. Tap Sorting Gate from the Main Menu, the Sorting Gate Menu appears. 2. Tap Time Cells Management; the keypad appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 106
Heatime HR Enhancements 3. Enter 6285 and tap OK; the Time Cells Management Menu appears. Enter the period of time that the Sorting Gate is required to be active. 24 hour time is used. The times entered should be slightly before and after the usual start of each milking session. 4. Tap ; a confirmation message appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 107
Heatime HR Enhancements The background of the checkmark next to each line changes color to indicate the sorting gate is now active during each time period. 5. Tap to return to the Sorting Gate Menu. The Sorting Gate is now ready to use during the configured time periods. WARNING The holding areas must provide water and protection from the elements for the sorted cows. 6.1.1 Sorting and Do Not Breed Cows Under User Options Parameters Miscellaneous, the same place where the Setting the Farm Name is set, there is an additional check box that cancels the sorting of Do Not Breed cows. NOTE If this setting is enabled, cows that are set to Do Not Breed and that appear in the Health Report will not be sorted when the Health Report is used as a sorting condition for the sorting gate. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 108
Heatime HR Enhancements 6.1.2 How to Add Reports to the Sorting Gate The reports that are included with Heatime HR can be used directly with the Sorting Gate. 1. Tap Sorting Management; the Sorting Management Summary is displayed. 2. Tap ; the Sorting Management Configuration Menu is displayed. 3. Enter the name for this sort. 4. Choose the Time Cell for the sort. Choosing All Day means that this sort will occur whenever the Sorting Gate is active. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 109
Heatime HR Enhancements 5. Choose the Report or Reports to use. 6. Choose the day or days that this sort occurs. It is possible to choose Everyday instead of marking each day separately. Use the Specific Day setting for running special reports on specific days. 7. Choose the Exit that will receive the sorted cows. 8. Tap to save this Sort; the Sorting Management Summary is displayed. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 110
Heatime HR Enhancements 6.1.3 How to View the Sorting Schedule The Sorting Schedule displays an overview of the configured and active sorts. Tap Sorting Schedule; the Sorting Schedule is displayed. 6.1.4 How to Read the Sorting Report The Sorting Report displays the number of cows that were sorted. Tap Sorting Report; the Sorting Report appears. Column Date Time Cell Sorted Cows Description The date the sorting occurred The Time the sorting occurred The number of cows that were sorted SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 111
Heatime HR Enhancements 6.1.5 How to Read the Cows to be Sorted Report The Cows to be Sorted Report displays the Cows that have been entered manually for sorting. Tap Cows to be Sorted, the Cows to be Sorted Report appears. Column Date Time Cell Cows to be Sorted Scheduling Description The date the sorting will occur The Time the sorting will occur The number of cows to be sorted Is this configured as a regular sorting event or a singular sorting event SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 112
Heatime HR Enhancements 6.2 DataWand The SCR DataWand is a handy and useful accessory for the dairy farm. When used with Heatime HR, the DataWand helps identify individual cows that require different types of treatments from a larger group of cows. The DataWand can also be used to help detect and isolate malfunctioning tags. The DataWand is the perfect solution for any dairy farm that does not have a sorting gate. 1. Tap Options; the System Options Menu appears. 2. Tap User Options; the Keypad Appears. 3. Enter 6285 and tap OK; the User Options Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 113
Heatime HR Enhancements 4. Tap DataWand; The DataWand Sets Menu appears. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 114
Heatime HR Enhancements 6.2.1 Creating Sets for the SCR DataWand Sets are collections of reports and/or cows that are uploaded to the DataWand. Sets can be created and stored in the Heatime HR Control Box. These sets can be loaded as needed into the DataWand. 1. From the DataWand Sets Menu tap ; the Set Builder Menu appears. 2. Enter the Name of the Set. 3. Choose the Report or Reports to include in the Set. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 115
Heatime HR Enhancements 4. Set the number of Beeps that the DataWand will sound when a cow is found. The output from different reports can be loaded onto the DataWand. In order to differentiate between each cow that is found and the report that this cow is a part of, 1, 2, or 3 beeps are sounded by the DataWand when it is passed near the tag of a cow. NOTE Cows that are found in more than one group will be identified in the higher priority group. 5. Set the priority of the groups in the set. 6. Add individual cows if desired. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 116
Heatime HR Enhancements 7. When finished tap ; the Set is saved. The set is saved and can be used now or in the future. Reports in Sets do not contain specific cows until the set is loaded onto the DataWand 8. To Delete the set, tap the set; the Set Builder Menu appears. 9. Tap ; a confirmation message appears. Tap OK to delete. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 117
Heatime HR Enhancements 6.2.2 Loading Sets to the SCR DataWand Loading Sets into the DataWand is quite simple. Before attempting to load make sure a USB to COM device in inserted into the USB slot on the Heatime HR Control Box. 1. Connect the SCR recommended USB to Com device Catalogue Number EXS00202 to the USB Slot on the Heatime HR Control Box NOTE Other USB to Com devices may not function correctly because their drivers are not available on the Heatime HR Control Box. 2. Connect the RS232 9-pin connector from the DataWand to the 9-pin connector on the USB to Com Device currently mounted in the Heatime HR Control Box. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 118
Heatime HR Enhancements 3. On the DataWand Set Menu, tap the Set that you want to load onto the DataWand. 4. Making sure the DataWand is connected correctly to Heatime HR, tap to upload the Set to the DataWand. 5. If the upload to the DataWand is successful, Heatime returns to the DataWand Set Menu. If the upload fails a dialogue box will appear saying that the upload failed. NOTE If the upload fails, check that the DataWand is fully charged and in fact connected to the Heatime HR Control box. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 119
Appendix A: Adapters Appendix A: Adapters Use this adapter when migrating from Heatime to Heatime HR or Heatime HR LD. Place this adaptor between the ID units and the Control Box. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 120
Appendix B: 3rd Party RFID Antenna Connections Pin Outs Appendix B: 3 rd Party RFID Antenna Connections Pin Outs S600/S1200 to DF221 Serial Connections SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 121
SR3000 to DF221 Serial Connections SR3000 to DF221 Serial Connections SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 122
Appendix C: RS 485 Cable Specification Appendix C: RS 485 Cable Specification This is required specification of the RS 485 Cable used in Heatime HR Installations. Property Impedance Coupling Attenuation Maximum DC Resistance Attenuation Capacitance Velocity of Propagation Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength to Shield Voltage Rating Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Operating Temperature 120 Ω Type II 92.0 Ω/km@20 C Description 2.6 @ 1MHz, 5 @ 4MHz. 7.9 @ 10MHZ [db/100m] 45 pfm 75% nom. 700V/Minute 700V/Minute 30V +70 C -40 C SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 123
Appendix D Current Loop Cable Specification Appendix D Current Loop Cable Specification This is the required specification for the Current Loop Cable used in Heatime HR Installations. Property Construction Standards Flammability Rating Coupling Attenuation DC Resistance 18 AWG DC Resistance 24 AWG Dielectric Strength Voltage Rating Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Operating Temperature Description 2 18 AWG PVC Insulated conductors 2 24 AWG PVC Insulated conductors RoHS 2002/95/EC IEC 60332-1, UL 1581 VW-1 Type II 22.0 Ohm/Km @ 20⁰ C max. 86.0 Ohm/Km @ 20⁰ C max. 1500V/Minute 600V +70 C -20 C SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 124
Appendix E FCC Compliance Statement Appendix E FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. FCC WARNING Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, SCR Engineers Ltd. could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 125
Appendix F Heatime LD Installation Examples Appendix F Heatime LD Installation Examples These diagrams are examples of the types of installations and coverage possible with Heatime LD Systems. NOTE Actual coverage will vary according to conditions. SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 126
Appendix G Certifications Appendix G Certifications SCR Heatime HR User Guide Ver 2.10.2.0 P a g e 127
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