Sensor+pH
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sMaXTec sensOR +PH The smaXtec sensor +pH is designed to provide continuous measurement of rumen pH levels, temperature and activity levels. The recorded data is transmitted wirelessly to the smaXtec Base Station in real-time. Monitoring and maintenance of rumen health – Early detection of fermentation disorders Feed management – Increased feed efficiency (IOFC = Income over Feed Costs) through improved feed conversion – Mobilizing unused performance potential with a higher energy ration without impacting animal health – Increased feed intake (=increased milk yield) – Needs-oriented ration (monitoring of ration changes, feed selection) BeneFiTs OF acTiViTY leVel MeasUReMenT: • early, automatic estrus detection (Reduction in days open, increased milk yields due to shorter lapse times between calves, improved insemination index) • Indication of a drop in activity levels caused by onset of illness BeneFiTs OF TeMPeRaTURe MeasUReMenT: • • • • early detection of onset of diseases (Feverish disorders, metabolic disorders, post-calving disorders) early detection of start of calving (Reduction in number of still births, optimization of calving management) early detection of heat stress Water uptake (Monitoring of water management, detection of a change in water uptake behaviour,number of drinking cycles per day)

Technical details: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dimensions: 132 x 35 mm (length x diameter) Internal antenna Internal Li-Ion battery Measurement interval: 10 min Measurement range (pH): pH 3 - 9 Measurement range (temperature): 0°C - 80°C/32 – 176°F Measurement accuracy (pH): up to day 90 pH ±0.2 up to day 150 pH ±0.4 Relative measurement accuracy (temperature at 39°C/102,2°F): ±0.05°C/±0.09°F Measurement resolution (pH): pH 0.01 Measurement resolution (temperature): 0.01°C/0.018°F Activity index: 0 to 100 Measurement duration pH measurement: 150 days (5 months) Battery life...