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ROV 4000
Automated mineral and concentrate Distributor |
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Serves feed supplement, grain and mineral without human intervention |
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Feeds up to 8 ingredients: concentrate, grain, mineral, cube, powder, pellet |
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Automatic loading of ingredients that are used in large quantities |
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Low energy consumption, powered by 2 - 12 volts batteries |
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Travels on an overhead rail, adapts to feed alleys of all sizes |
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The grain robot ROV 4000 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. |
Touchscreen control panel
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
| 5.7 in. touchscreen (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 (bin, auger)
- Controls track switches that are operated by
electric actuator
- Up to 16 meals per day to 250 cows
- Servings adjusted to lactation cycle
- Automatic loading of up to 4 ingredients
- Individual serving of supplements, grain, mineral
- Monitors the intake of each ingredient per cow
- Keeps track of remaining quantities in silos |
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Wireless communication kit |
- Enables data transfer between the robot and a desktop
computer or a Pocket PC (limited availability; special
conditions apply) |
| Calibration of volumetric augerss |
- Easy calibration, quick setting of discharge rate
- Accurate calibration helps control and reduce feed costs |
Distribution of feed supplement, grain, mineral
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
| Up to 8 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 4 sensors available) |
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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, allows replacing
competitors' grain robots with no modification
to the rail system
- In a new barn, offers the flexibility to choose the most
economical rail system in terms of material and labour |
Traction wheel with adjustable
quick-release tensioner (round rail) |
- Maximum adherence to the surface of the railil
- Allows fast traveling speed
- Compatible with gradual slope (0 - 4%) |
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Short-wheelbase trolleys |
- Narrow turns in confined alleys |
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Design and safety
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
| Durable electronic and electromechanical components |
- Efficiency in hard environment (dust, moisture,
corrosive feed)
- Reliability
- Easy, low cost maintenance |
| Battery drawer |
- Easy battery verification and maintenance |
| Energizer on discharge spout and side panels |
- Keeps cows at a safe distance
- Encourages good cow behavior |
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Ingredient compartments and exterior panels made of stainless steel |
- Corrosion resistant
- Tolerant to scratches and dents
- Good appearance
- Last longer than commercial steel |
| 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 |
Dimensions: Robot with 1-side discharge
| MODEL |
LENGTH
in / mm |
WIDTH
in / mm |
HEIGHT
in / mm |
WEIGHT EMPTY*
lbs / kg |
ROV 4000
with 1-side discharge |
63 / 1600 |
43 / 1092 |
70 / 1778 |
700 / 318 |
Dimensions: Robot with 2-side discharge
| MODEL |
LENGTH
in / mm |
WIDTH
in / mm |
HEIGHT
in / mm |
WEIGHT EMPTY*
lbs / kg |
ROV 4000
with 2-side discharge |
63 / 1600 |
4 available models
43 to 76 / 1092 to 1930 |
78 / 1981 |
800 / 363 |
Capacity
| ROV 4000 |
#1 - Grain, supplement
ft³/ L |
9.5 / 269 |
#2 - Grain, supplement
ft³/ L |
7 / 198 |
#3 - Grain, supplement
ft³/ L |
3.6 / 102 |
#4 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
1 / 28 |
#5 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
1 / 28 |
#6 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
1 / 28 |
#7 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
1 or 2 / 28 or 56 |
#8 - Mineral cube or powder
ft³/ L |
01 / 28 |
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