\u2022 Clean the touch screen of the E-Link
\u2022 Change the milk filter after each cluster cleaning\u2026 if you forget, don\u2019t worry \u2013 the robot will remind you via phone call!
\u2022 Clean the robot arm, box, and teat cups
\u2022 Clean the bleed holes \u2013 this task is one most people rarely do until they get an alarm. But cleaning these daily ensures proper, complete milking of the cow. If they get plugged, it can compromise the complete milking we strive for. Pro tip:<\/em> when you\u2019re hosing down the robot, just spray a bit of water into the liner until you see water coming out of the bleed hole and\u2014boom\u2014you\u2019ve confirmed it\u2019s not blocked.
\u2022 Clean and calibrate the laser, robot arm, and cup offsets. This helps with attachment times and failures.
\u2022 Inspect teat cup liners, cords, tubes, and sleeves for wear and tear
\u2022 Check the air compressor (when\u2019s the last time you cleaned the air filter on the outside of the compressor?)<\/em> \u2022 It’s also important to inspect ID readers and clean the camera above the robot box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These tasks might seem repetitive, but they are vital. For example, we recently had a customer who asked us to investigate why the exit gate was having trouble closing after a cow left the box. Here is what their camera in the robot looked like. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Again, the goal of service agreements is that both the customer and our Lely Center are working together to proactively ensure the robot is functioning at its best. We are striving to communicate that this is a two-party agreement, with both sides sharing equal responsibility. Skipping these tasks can lead to milking errors, cow discomfort, poor milk hygiene, and unexpected service costs. Realistically, doing these daily checks should take about 10 minutes per robot. These 10 minutes pay dividends for the future performance of your equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Lely Center Mid-Atlantic, we\u2019re striving to do our part in upholding the highest level of service for your robot and building a successful partnership with your farm. Maximizing robot uptime is our goal\u2014so help us help you reach that!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"