1. What components does the Smart Cattle milk measurement system include?
The system consists of five main components:
- Milk meter device
- RFID-based animal identification system
- DGN (Data Gathering Node) infrastructure
- Industrial tablet with the Smart Cattle Milk Meter app
- Smart Cattle web-based software
2. How does the system work?
- The RFID reader identifies cows at the entry point and assigns them to milking stalls.
- The milk meter, installed after the claw, records:
- Milking start time
- Milk yield
- Milking speed
- Data is simultaneously sent to:
- The Android tablet app in the milking parlor
- DGN nodes for centralized storage
3. Can components be purchased separately?
Yes.
4. How is milk meter data accessed?
- Via the Smart Cattle Milk Meter app on the milking parlor tablet.
- Displayed on milking parlor screens (if installed).
- Synced to Smart Cattle’s central software through DGN nodes for analysis.
5. How many DGN nodes are needed per milking parlor?
The number depends on parlor layout (each DGN covers 10m radius). The Smart Cattle technical team calculates this during installation.
6. What is the measurement accuracy?
The milk meter complies with ICAR standards.
7. Is the milk meter compatible with all milking systems?
Yes, due to its simple design, but compatibility should be verified per farm.
8. How is the milk meter cleaned?
It is cleaned automatically during standard milking line wash cycles—no additional steps required.
9. Can the system control jetters/pulsators?
Under development.
10. What are the installation requirements?
- Must be installed vertically.
- No location restrictions, but excessive tubing length may reduce vacuum pressure.
11. Are data lost during power/internet outages?
- Power outage: Measurement stops.
- Internet outage: Data is temporarily stored in DGN nodes and synced once connectivity resumes.
12. Can it integrate with other ID systems?
Case-by-case basis (depends on the third-party system).
13. How long does installation take?
15–40 days, depending on farm size.
14. How often is calibration needed?
- Initial calibration during setup.
- Recalibration only if abnormal data is detected.
15. What is the failure rate?
Very low—the device is fully digital.
16. Can the system work without animal ID?
Yes, but cow numbers must be manually entered in the Smart Cattle app/software.
17. Can Smart Cattle GPS tags replace RFID for identification?
No. While GPS tags provide location data, they lack the precision needed for milking parlor sequencing. RFID remains essential.
18. Which devices support the Smart Cattle app?
- Provided with a dedicated industrial tablet.
- Compatible with Android phones/tablets meeting minimum specs.
19. Can one milk meter measure total yield per session?
Not currently—requires a separate product (under evaluation).
20. What after-sales support is provided?
Smart Cattle offers:
- Technical support
- Software updates