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DEC DP
TMR automated silage and concentrate
Mixer Feeder |
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Feeds cows in both free style and tie stall barns without human intervention |
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Weighs, mixes and serves TMR per cow,
per group of cows |
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Manages up to 8 ingredients independantly : Basic TMR ration, concentrates, grain and minerals |
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Low energy consumption: electric motor 3 hp
(2.2 kW) or less |
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Travels on an overhead rail, adapts to feed
alleys of all sizes |
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Manages feed curves individually |
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The TMR feeder robot DEC DP is made according to the needs of each dairy operator.
Some features are optional. Features, specifications and dimensions may vary without notice.
Existing machines can be different. |
Technical characteristics
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
Fixed 5.7 inch tactile screen
(14.5 cm) |
- Wide display, improved readability
- Clear instructions
- Industrial display, dust and moisture resistant |
| Industrial PLC |
- Complies to worldwide quality standards
- Long life and superior durability |
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Software Rovibec Generation IV |
- Drives the robot to loading areas (silo, auger, conveyor)
- Automatic loading of TMR ingredients
- Up to 16 TMR recipes
- Up to 16 meals per day to 999 cows
- Feeds TMR per cow, group of cows, park
- Quantities of TMR adjusted to lactation cycle
- Automatic loading of feed supplements
- Distributes the basic TMR ration as well as the grain,
supplements, minerals and concentrates, on an individual
basis, to each of the cows. (According to your
programming by cow, group or herd)
- Monitors the intake of each ingredient per cow
- Keeps track of remaining quantities in silos |
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Rovisoft software |
- Seated in the comfort of your home or office, you can
adjust quantities quickly and efficiently
- Allows you to manage feeding from any independent
computer functioning on a Windows platform |
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Automatic dialer |
- When an alarm is sounded, up to 4 different telephone
numbers are dialled to advise you of the alarm;
the numbers are dialled in the sequence you have
selected and will re-dial a second time if necessary |
Weigh bar sensor and electronic
scale on tmr compartment |
- Weighs tmr ingredients
- Controls quantity of tmr served per cow, group of
cows, park
- Helps control and reduce feed costs |
TMR preparation and distribution
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
| Dual-beater mixing mechanism |
- Homogeneous mix reduces feed refusal
- Compatible with hay and straw up to 5 cm |
| Non-stick liner in tmr compartment |
- Low friction surface, improved mixing
- Low energy use while mixing |
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Discharge auger
Diameter: 12 in. (30 cm) |
- Improved mixing of feed supplements in tmr
- Precise serving of tmr
- Reduced sorting and refusal |
Discharge conveyor
Width: 12 in. (30 cm) |
- Compatible with long fiber
- High output suitable for groups of cows, parks |
| 2-side discharge |
- Distribution on each side of the robot allows operation in
various configurations of alleys and barns |
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Distribution of feed supplement, grain, mineral
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
Up to 7 compartments
for feed supplements |
- Individual serving of supplements
- May help increase the value of milk components |
4 different types of augers
for feed supplements |
- Discharge rate is optimized for each supplement: grain,
concentrate, mineral, pellet, cube, powder |
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Augers operating simultaneously |
- Short stopping time at each cow
- Homogeneous mix reduces sorting and refusal |
| Special discharge spouts |
- Prevent spill
- Precise serving |
Robust auger motor
24 VDC |
- Accurate volumetric discharge
- Quiet operation |
| Adjustable high level sensors |
- Automatic loading of supplements that are used in large
quantities (up to 3 sensors available) |
Rail and drive
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
Trolley for galvanized round rail (3.5 in. diameter) or
structural I-beams |
- Easy installation in existing barns
- In a new barn, offers the flexibility to choose the most
economical rail system in terms of material and labour |
| Direct-drive hydraulic traction wheel |
- Power efficiency
- Simple mechanical design, low maintenance |
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Soft traction wheel filled with polymer |
- Maximum adherence to the surface of the rail
- Allows fast traveling speed
- Compatible with gradual slope (0 - 4%) |
| Dual traction trolleys |
- Improve traction in hard environment (i.e. cold barn,
passageway between buildings)
- Compatible with steep slope rail (8% maximum) |
Power supply
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
Battery pack 24 VDC
powering a 2 hp hydraulic unit |
- Affordable installation in small barns (60 cows or less)
- Compatible with an energizer that electrifies the whole
surface of the robot during feeding |
Electric rail 200 - 380 VAC
powering a 3 hp hydraulic unit |
- Allows feeding up to 250 cows
- Low maintenance cost (compared with batteries)
- Compatible with an energizer that electrifies limited areas
of the robot during feeding |
Design and safety
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
| Mixing mechanism, discharge auger (or conveyor) and trolleys driven by an industrial hydraulic unit |
- Efficiency in hard environment (dust, moisture, corrosive
feed)
- Reliability and durability
- Easy, low cost maintenance |
Tmr compartment, ingredient
compartments and exterior panels made of stainless steel |
- Corrosion resistant
- Tolerant to scratches and dents
- Good appearance
- Last longer than commercial steel |
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Riveted panels |
- High resistance to strain
- Precision assembly |
| Front and rear bumpers |
- Stops the robot if an obstacle is touched |
| Alarm messages saved for a long period |
- Provide useful data about situations and/or problems
that may occur while feeding
- Support the technician for maintenance and repair |
Models and dimensions
| MODEL |
LENGTH
in / mm |
WIDTH*
in / mm |
HEIGHT
in / mm |
WEIGHT EMPTY*
lbs / kg |
| DP1 4430 |
121½ / 3086 |
38 / 965 |
69 / 1753 |
2900 / 1315 |
| DP2 4436 |
121½ / 3086 |
44 / 1118 |
69 / 1753 |
3000 / 1361 |
| DP3 4442 |
121½ / 3086 |
50/ 1270 |
69 / 1753 |
3100 / 1406 |
| DP4 4448 |
121½ / 3086 |
56 / 1422 |
69 / 1753 |
3200 / 1451 |
| DP45 4460 |
121½ / 3086 |
63 / 1600 |
69 / 1753 |
3400 / 1542 |
| * Exterior width including guard |
Capacity
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DP1 4430 |
DP2 4436 |
DP3 4442 |
DP4 4448 |
DP45 4460 |
#1 - RTM
ft³/ m³ |
62 / 1.75 |
75 / 2.11 |
87 / 2.45 |
100 /2.83 |
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#2 - Grain, supplement
ft³/ L
Capacity divided by 2 if compartment #7 is ordered |
4.7 / 133
2.35 / 66 |
5.75 / 163
2.88 / 81 |
6.75 / 191
3.38 / 95 |
7.8 / 221
3.9 / 110 |
9.5 / 276
4.8 / 137 |
#3 - Grain, supplement
ft³/ L |
2.6 / 74 |
3.2 / 91 |
3.75 / 106 |
4.3 / 122 |
5.5 / 152 |
#4 - Grain, supplement
ft³/ L |
1.9 / 54 |
2.4 / 68 |
2.75 / 78 |
3.2 / 91 |
4 / 114 |
#5 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
0.75 / 21 |
1.1 / 31 |
1.25 / 35 |
1.4 / 40 |
1.75 / 50 |
#6 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
0.7 / 20 |
0.85 / 24 |
1 / 28 |
1.15 / 33 |
1.45 / 41 |
#7 - Grain, supplement
ft³/ L |
2.35 / 66 |
2.88 / 81 |
3.38 / 95 |
3.9 / 110 |
4.8 / 137 |
#8 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
0.55 / 15 |
0.55 / 15 |
0.55 / 15 |
0.55 / 15 |
0.70 / 19 |
Minimum width of alleys - 90 degree turn
| MODEL |
ALLEY «A»
in / mm |
ALLEY «B»
in / mm |
| DP1 4430 |
73 / 1854 |
76 / 1930 |
| DP2 4436 |
76 / 1930 |
79 / 2007 |
| DP3 4442 |
81 / 2057 |
84 / 2134 |
| DP4 4448 |
84 / 2134 |
87 / 2210 |
| DP45 4460 |
90 /2286 |
93 / 2362 |
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