After you have recieved the transmitter and before sewing it on, you should test the complete system. Carry out a “distance test” each time before using the system. Never sew on a transmitter that has not been tested over the full range.
The strategic positioning of the central antenna is important. The central antenna should be placed as close to the mare as possible, with as few “obstacles” around as possible. Please remember that metal can block transmissions from the transmitter.
- Position the central antenna within the recommended range from the foaling stable or the paddock (receiver 1 approx. 40 m – receiver 2 approx. 250 m). Plug the A/C adapter into the receiver’s “Power transformer” and into a standard socket. Switch the “Power” switch to ON – the green light appears. The beeping for low batteries may sound and the light for low batteries may appear. Both will stop after a few minutes when the adapter is plugged into the energy source. Plug the antenna cable(s) into the respective antenna connection(s).
- Take a transmitter and go to the foaling area. Pull the magnet out of the transmitter to activate the receiver. Put the magnet back into the holder immediately. Repeat the test in all the places where the mare might go for foaling.
- When the magnet is removed from the transmitter, then a) the red “alarm” light on the receiver will appear, b) an audible signal from the receiver will go off and c) any accessory connected to the receiver will be activated. The red indicator light on the blue transmitter will flash until the magnet has been put back into the holder.
- If the receiver does not give off an alarm, you may have to position it differently.
- Press the “reset” button on your receiver to switch off the alarm and leave the receiver in “ready” mode.
- It is recommendable to test the basic components daily to ensure a regular functioning. The transmitter must be kept clean from excrements. The surface of the magnet holder should be kept clean to ensure that the magnet can be pulled out of the holder easily in the event of foaling. After the foaling is over, store your accessories in the case provided. The transmitters should be cleaned – the magnet must be in the magnet holder. Ensure that all switches are switched off. It is recommendable that all accessories are tested thoroughly each year before commencement of foaling.
Accessory appliances
Phone dialler: Accessory that can dial 6 phone numbers . You need a free telephone connection near the receiver.
Cell Phone Dialler: Works with SIM card connection and can dial 3 telephone numbers.
Guarantee
Receiver, Phone Dailler, Cell Phone Dialler: 2 years after date of purchase.
Transmitter: No guarantee after use. 8-10 Births (Impulse time of the blue transmitter approx. 3 hours. Maximum duration of life 3 years.)
Jan Wolters Abfohlsystem GmbH is not liable for any damage which occurs prior to or following the birth as a result of using the foaling system with or without accessories.