The MPC Display is a sealed, detachable unit engineered to withstand the high-humidity environment of modern milking parlors. It facilitates bi-directional data exchange with the central management system, enabling seamless software updates and the configuration of operational parameters. Role in the System The MPC serves as the primary interface between the operator and the Afimilk management system. It displays real-time data for the cow currently being milked, enabling immediate responses to animals requiring specific attention. Displayed Data
Alert Codes: Notifications for animals requiring monitoring.
Milking Lockout: Prevents milk from entering the bulk tank (due to mastitis, antibiotic treatment, colostrum, or high somatic cell count/blood). Lockout override requires password authorization.
Health Alarms: Customizable alerts configured for specific animals.
Identification Data: Displays the animal number upon tag scanning and real-time yield during milking. Operators can access additional data via key combinations.
Alert System
Premature Milking Termination: Triggered if the actual yield falls below the projected forecast.
Suspected Mastitis: Real-time detection based on elevated conductivity levels and yield drops.
Equipment Malfunction: Indication of technical faults at the milking point.
Messaging Function Enables the operator to send direct notifications from the milking point to the central system computer. Additional Features All operations are logged via the standard MPC interface. Access levels and parameters are configured in accordance with farm protocols and security policies.