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LELY COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder Installation and Operator Manual D-I022.1004EN English Original www.lely.com Lely Industries N.V.

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TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER Lely, Astronaut, Astri, Astrodata, Atlantis, Attis, Calm, Commodus, Compedes, Cosmix, Discovery, E-link, Fertiliner, Gravitor, Grazeway, Hibiscus, Hubble, Juno, L4C, Lely Center, Lelywash, Lotus, Luna, Nautilus, Orbiter, Shuttle, Splendimo, T4C, Tigo, Viseo, Voyager and Welger are registered trademarks of the Lely Group. The right of exclusive use belongs to the companies of the Lely Group. All rights reserved. The information given in this publication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale. Certain products...

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PREFACE Manual Contents This manual contains the information necessary for the correct installation and operation of a COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder. Study and understand this information thoroughly before configuration of the COSMIX M. Failure to do so could result in 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...

The Type and Serial Number Plate is attached to the middle fence of the COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder. Always include the type and serial number of your concentrate feeder when you contact your local Lely service provider or order spare parts. We suggest you complete the table below with the type and serial numbers of your concentrate feeder. This makes sure you can easily find the information. Maintenance Authorization ^WARNING Only technicians certified by Lely Industries are authorized to do maintenance on the COSMIX M, except for the maintenance done by the operator as indicated in...

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 COSMIX M. There are five certification levels: • Installation Technician (certification valid for two years) • Service Engineer (certification valid for two years) • Senior Service Engineer (certification...

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Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1-1 2.4.1 Safety Decal Messages 2-3 2.4.2 Position of the Safety Decals 2-4 2.4.3 Maintenance of Safety Decals 2-5 2.4.4 Installation of Safety Decals 2-5 4.2.7 The E-Link Manual Controller 4-9 4.3 E-Link Software User Interface 4-10

5.2.1 List of Supplied Parts 5-1 5.2.2 Assemble and test the COSMIX M 5-1 6.1 Take the COSMIX M out of Operation 6-1 6.3 Fill the Feed Hopper 6-2 6.4 Get the E-Link Manual Controller 6-2 6.5 Display the actual Status 6-3 6.6 List Details about the last Visits 6-3 6.7 List Details about Cows with low Consumption 6-3 6.8 List Details per Group about the last 24 Hours 6-3 8.2 Display the Software Version 8-1 8.3.1 Adjust the Position of the Solar Panel 8-1 8.3.2 Adjust the Detection Distance from the Photoelectric Sensors 8-1 8.4 Make Basic Software Settings 8-2 8.4.1 Adjust the Refill Level...

8.6.2 Test the Load Cell Sensors 8-8 8.6.3 Test the Photoelectric Sensors 8-8 9.2.2 Reset the Solar Charge Controller 9-3 Glossary of Terms Index

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1. INTRODUCTION The COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder is a stand-alone feeding system that supplies the correct amount of concentrates to each cow individually, based on her built-up feed credit and a previously set total amount. An electronic tag on each cow enables the system to identify the cow via an unique number. The control system has information about each cow and adjusts the feed amount based on this information. The information in this manual is for farmers and technicians. • Farmers use the information to operate and setup the COSMIX M. • Technicians use the information to setup...

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Introduction The safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages on your COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instruction of the safety message. Safety Alert Symbol Signal Words Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The signal word for each message uses the following guidelines: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation...

Safety Instructions YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your concentrate feeder. YOU must make sure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work in the vicinity of the concentrate feeder 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 concentrate feeder obeys the safety precautions. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good...

Operating Safety • Read and understand the applicable manual and all safety signs before you connect power supplies to operate, maintain or adjust the COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder • Only trained persons are permitted to operate the COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder • Install all covers and guards before you operate the COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving parts • Keep unauthorized persons, especially small children away from the COSMIX Mobile Concentrate Feeder at all times • Always be alert for unexpected movement of the cow. Cows...