EFA VBE-M Manual de usuario

MOBILE ANIMAL

STUNNING DEVICE

VBE-M

MAULBRONN, 1

EDITION, MAY 2021

Index number:

________ M0056/M

Software version:

____________ E5.5

Serial number:

_____/____/_____

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

CAUTION!

This user manual is an integral part of the VBE-M animal stunning

device. It is absolutely necessary to read it carefully before installing,

commissioning and using the device.

Please contact us in case of any questions or concerns.

The stunning system comes equipped with:

1. VBE-M animal stunning device (called the VBE-M device )

●VBE-M stunning unit (called the VBE-M )

● power system

● trolley with tongs cover (called the trolley )

2. stunning tongs (called the tongs )

3. USB converter with cable (called the USB converter )

This user manual applies to the animal stunning device VBE-M .

CAUTION!

The device meets the requirements of:

● Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of

animals at the time of killing ( Regulation 1099/2009 );

● FSIS Directive 6900.2 of 15 August 2011 - “Humane Handling and Slaughter of

Livestock” ( FSIS Directive ).

The SD card contains the user manual of the device.

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

WORK SAFETY AND OPERATING RULES 4

OPIS I OCENA RYZYKA RESZTKOWEGO 4

2.1. Description of residual risk 4

2.2. Assessment of residual risk 5

CONTENTS OF THE SDHC CARD 5

INFORMATION AND WARNING SIGNS 5

4.1 Markings on the housing 5

4.2 Warning and information pictograms 6

4.3 Signal lights 6

DESIGN, TECHNICAL DATA AND PARTS LIST 6

5.1 Types of tongs 7

INTENDED USE AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 7

MAIN CONTROLLER 8

7.1 Control panel - buttons, indicators and displays 8

Mobile   animal   stunning   device   VBE-M    
  
  
  
  
  
2   Main   controller   parameters   that   can   be   reprogrammed  9  
3   Description   of   parameters   tP1,   tP2   and   tP3   -   stunning   modes  11  
INSTALLING   AND   TURNING   THE   DEVICE   ON  12  
1   Turning   the   device   on  12  
2   Starting   the   device  14  
3   The   course   of   the   stunning   process  14  
MAIN   CONTROLLER   OPERATION  17  
1   Unlocking   parameters  17  
2   Editing   parameters  17  
3   Setting   the   date   and   time  17  
STUNNING   PARAMETER   RECORDER  18  
1   Parameter   recording  18  
2   Parameter   reading  18  
DOWNLOADING   AND   UPLOADING   STUNNING   PARAMETERS  19  
1   Uploading   parameters   to   the   device   from   the   SDHC   card  19  
2   Downloading   parameters   from   the   device   to   the   SDHC   card  19  
CONNECTING   THE   VBE-M   DEVICE   TO   A   PC  20  
1   Installation   of   the   USB   converter   drivers  20  
2   Installation   of   the   EFA   software   for   VBE-M   -   PC   communication  22  
3   Launching   the   program   for   VBE-M   -   PC   communication  23  
4   Program   configuration   for   VBE-M   -   PC   communication  24  
5   Working   with   the   VBE-M   -   PC   communication   program  27  
CLEANING,   MAINTENANCE,   REPAIRS   AND   DISPOSAL  28  
1   Cleaning  28  
2   Maintenance  28  
3   Repairs  29  
4   Disposal  29  
TROUBLESHOOTING  29  
  

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

1. WORK SAFETY AND OPERATING RULES

The device operates in two modes:

1. battery mode - when it is not connected to the mains;

2. mains mode - when it is connected to the mains.

CAUTION!

Read the entire user manual carefully before using the device.

Failure to comply with the safety rules listed below threatens work safety.

● persons who operate and maintain the device must read this manual or undergo training in operating the

device as well as health and safety rules at the given workplace;

● the device cannot be used for purposes other than intended;

● all repairs should be carried out by the authorized service centre. Unauthorized modifications or repairs

will void the warranty. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages resulting from malfunction of the

device in which unauthorized changes have been made;

● maintenance work should be carried out after disconnecting the device from the power supply;

● it is forbidden to use the device with visible defects;

● in mains mode the device must be connected to the grounded mains;

● it is forbidden for minors or untrained persons to operate the device.

The device is equipped with an electronic protection system against electric shock.

However, it is forbidden to touch the electrodes.

CAUTION!

Wires and sockets of the device must not be exposed to water.

The inspection window of the device should always be tightly closed.

After finishing work, it is absolutely necessary to:

● disconnect the device from the mains (switch off the power system / disconnect from the mains);

● properly secure all elements of the stunning system;

● put all covers on the device sockets to protect against moisture;

Failure to follow the above recommendations may damage the device.

2. OPIS I OCENA RYZYKA RESZTKOWEGO

2.1. Description of residual risk

Although the manufacturer takes responsibility for the construction and proper marking of the device, in order

to eliminate hazards during operation and maintenance, certain risk elements cannot be avoided. Residual

risk results from incorrect or improper handling of the device by the operator. The greatest danger occurs

when performing the following prohibited actions:

● operating the device without reading the user manual or without training in operating the device as well

as health and safety rules at the given workplace;

● using the device for purposes other than intended;

● unauthorized modifications or repairs to the device;

● carrying out maintenance work without disconnecting the device from the power supply;

● using the device with visible defects;

● connecting the device to the ungrounded mains while working in mains mode ;

● operating the device by minors or untrained persons.

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

2.2. Assessment of residual risk

Recommendations to minimize residual risk (for people and the environment) when operating the device:

● carefully reading the user manual and undergoing training in operating the device as well as health and

safety rules at the given workplace ;

● using the device only for its intended purpose;

● carrying out modifications and repairs only by the authorized service centre;

● carrying out maintenance work only after disconnecting the device from the power supply;

● checking the technical condition of the device always before operation;

● connecting the device to the grounded mains while working in mains mode ;

● preventing minors or untrained persons from accessing the device.

CAUTION!

Residual risk occurs in case of failure to comply with recommendations and guidelines listed

above.

3. CONTENTS OF THE SDHC CARD

On the SDHC card of the device there are folders Deutsch , English , Español and Français ,

containing materials and information intended for device users:

Table 1 Contents of subfolders

No.

Subfolder name

Content

User manual

User manual, specification, parts list.

Parameters

The pigpar3.bin file with service parameters.

ADAUSBDrv

USB converter installation files

Software installation files for connecting the VBE-M to a PC

4. INFORMATION AND WARNING SIGNS

4.1 Markings on the housing

Fig. 1 Information frame

Input

U = 230 V (rated voltage)

f = 50 Hz (frequency)

P < 700 W (maximum power)

I < 3 A (maximum current)

Output

U < 400 V (maximum output voltage)

I < 0.02 ÷ 2.5 A (stunning current)

f = 50 ÷ 800 Hz (frequency)

E = 0.1 ÷ 99.9 C (electric charge)

IP55

S2 240 (duty cycle)

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

4.2 Warning and information pictograms

Table 2 The meaning of pictograms placed on the device

4.3 Signal lights

The device housing door is sealed. Breaking the seals will void the warranty

Caution

Any repairs, maintenance or technical service must be

carried out after disconnecting the device from the mains –

pull out the plug from the socket

Read the user manual

Do not touch! Dangerous voltage

Must not be used by minors

This device is recyclable. It is subject to the selective

collection of electrical and electronic equipment

Do not connect the device to the

mains if the connection or socket

is damaged

Do not wash with pressure washers

Fig. 2 Signal lights

● yellow light - END OF STUNNING

● red light - STUNNING

● green light - HEART STUNNING

● main switch - START/STOP

5. DESIGN, TECHNICAL DATA AND PARTS LIST

Equipment of the VBE-M device:

1. VBE-M stunning unit;

2. power system;

3. trolley with tongs cover.

The VBE-M stunning unit (1) and the power system (2) are permanently

attached to the trolley (3).

The trolley is equipped with additional wheels for transporting the device up the

stairs.

On the side of the VBE-M device housing (1) there are:

● oblique socket for connecting the tongs;

● PC connection socket.

On the side of the power system housing (2) there is a mains connection socket.

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

Detailed technical data and a list of components of the device can be found in:

●Specification - see: Appendix 2 ;

●Parts list - see: Appendix 3 .

5.1 Types of tongs

Table 3 Types of animal stunning tongs

CAUTION!

Before inserting, removing and when transporting (in the trolley) tongs connected to the

VBE-M stunning unit (1), turn off the VBE-M unit (1) using the STOP on the START/STOP

main switch (see Fig. 2 ).

6. INTENDED USE AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The device is intended for pre-slaughter stunning animals using electric current with voltage lower

than 400 V and frequency in the range of 50-800 Hz.

The device must be used only for its intended purpose

The main controller of the device operates in 4 modes:

●boot mode - after turning on. The device checks all settings and prepares for operating;

●readiness for operation mode - the device has been properly turned on and is ready for use;

●stunning mode - the device measures the animal's resistance, starts the stunning process

and maintains the set parameters;

●programming mode - is used to set parameters (general and for selected programs). The

user can change the parameters of the selected program depending on the type, species and

size of the animal. Editing parameters - see: section 9.2 .

The device works according to the selected program with specific stunning parameters.

The display [Prog] shows selected program - it can be changed using the button.

The preset stunning programs can be found on the SDHC card:

● path to file: SD card/English/Parameters/ pigpar3.bin

The stunning voltage strictly depends on the animal’s resistance. The resistance depends on the

type, weight of the animal and method of electrode application. The device measures the

resistance and adjusts the voltage to obtain the required stunning current. Table 4 shows the

minimum current required ( Regulation 1099/2009 ):

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

Table 4 Minimum current depending on the type of animal

Type of animal

Minimum current [A]

sheep, goats, calves

1.0

lambs

0.6

pigs

1.3

cattle <6 months ÷ >6 months

1.25 ÷ 1.28

7. MAIN CONTROLLER

7.1 Control panel - buttons, indicators and displays

Table 5 Description of the control panel

The control panel is used to change the following stunning program values:

● current [A];

● frequency [Hz];

● stunning duration [s].

The control panel also allows to:

● define new stunning programs;

● set current date and time.

Fig. 4 Control panel

Buttons

selecting between parameters / parameter values

enter (confirm)

escape (exit)

switching the stunning program

changing the value on the display [V] from voltage to

frequency and back

service button

Signaling indicators

Displays in readiness for operation and stunning modes

[Alarm]

no SDHC card

[Prog]

stunning program number

[Pgm]

programming mode

[A]

current [A]

[HV]

high voltage on the electrodes

[C]

duration [s]

[Proc]

inactive

[V]

voltage [V] / frequency [Hz] - change with button

Displays in programming mode

[A]+[C]

name of the edited parameter

[V]

value of the edited parameter

[Prog]

number of the edited program

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

7.2 Main controller parameters that can be reprogrammed

Parameter available after entering the programming mode

Cd - access code , allows access to other parameters

General parameters

Lc - allows setting the access code:

●0 - no access code (all other parameters are visible without entering the access code);

● any value other than 0 activates the Cd parameter (entering the other parameters will be

possible after entering this value);

●5 - factory set access code.

tSG - does not apply to VBE-M

YEAr - setting the date (year)

Mon - setting the date (month)

dAY - setting the date (day)

Hour - setting the time (hours)

Min - setting the time (minutes)

SEc - setting the time (seconds)

toFH [s] - does not apply to VBE-M

Pr - allows to select the stunning program

Parameters of the selected stunning program

toFF [s] - pause between subsequent stuns (delay time between the stunning current decay and the

end of the stunning process

dL1 [s] - phase 1 - duration of stunning phase 1 (cannot be shorter than 1.0 s)

Fr1b [Hz] - initial frequency of stunning phase 1

Fr1E [Hz] - end frequency of stunning phase 1. The frequency changes from Fr1b to Fr1E over the

duration of dL1

SP1b [A] - initial current of stunning phase 1

Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M

Table 6 Description of the controller parameters that can be reprogrammed

SP1E [A] - end current of stunning phase 1. The current changes fluently from SP1b to SP1E over

the duration of dL1

tP1 - stunning mode 1 - determines the stunning mode in phase 1 (dL1) - detailed description:

section 7.3

dL2 [s] - phase 2 - duration of stunning phase 2. Setting dL2 to 0 cancels this phase. The following

parameters will then disappear from the menu: Fr2b; Fr2E; SP2b; SP2E; tP2

Fr2b [Hz] - initial frequency of stunning phase 2. The frequency jumps from Fr1E

Fr2E [Hz] - end frequency of stunning phase 2. The frequency changes from Fr2b to Fr2E over the

duration of dL2

SP2b [A] - initial current of stunning phase 2. The current jumps from SP1E

SP2E [A] - end current of stunning phase 2. The current changes fluently from SP2b to SP2E over

the duration of dL2

tP2 - stunning mode 2 - determines the stunning mode in phase 2 (dL2) - detailed description:

section 7.3

dL3 [s] - phase 3 - duration of stunning phase 3. Setting dL3 to 0 cancels this phase. The following

parameters will then disappear from the menu: Fr3b; Fr3E; SP3b; SP3E; tP3

Fr3b [Hz] - initial frequency of stunning phase 3. The frequency jumps from Fr2E. If dL2=0, the

frequency jumps from Fr1E

Fr3E [Hz] - end frequency of stunning phase 3. The frequency changes from Fr3b to Fr3E over the

duration of dL3

SP3b [A] - initial current of stunning phase 3. The current jumps from SP2E. If dL2=0, the current

jumps from SP1E

SP3E [A] - end current of stunning phase 3. The current changes fluently from SP3b to SP3E over

the duration of dL3

tP3 - stunning mode 3 - determines the stunning mode in phase 3 (dL3) - detailed description:

section 7.3

SPt [s] - duration counted from the beginning of the stunning process. After reaching the set value,

the end of the stunning process will be signalled (the yellow light and the sound alarm turn on) - it

means that the electrodes should be removed from the animal's body

EnHV – activation of selected stunning program :

●0 - inactive ;

●1 - active - measuring voltage on electrodes (stunning process starts automatically after

pressing electrodes to the animal's body );

●2 - does not apply to VBE-M;

●3 - does not apply to VBE-M.

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