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Beef Mgmt. Technologies > READ-N-FEED® FTS

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ASSISTS FEED TRUCK DRIVERS IN DELIVERING FEED TO
BUNKS FASTER AND MORE ACCURATELY

The READ-N-FEED Feed Truck System helps feed truck drivers deliver feed to bunks with greater precision while automatically collecting feeding information as feed is fed. With the READ-N-FEED system, ration delivery validation and pen verification is assured with automatic pen identification via the integrated Global Positioning System.

  • More precise feeding status with real-time audio cues to the driver
  • Real-time feed fed and variance weights displayed as a pen is fed
  • More accurate accounting of actual feed fed to each pen

FOR BATCH-ON-TRUCK OPERATIONS:

  • Remote button signal from the front- end loader cab signals the system to record ingredients
  • Recording of actual individual ingredient usage versus theoretical call with variances recorded
  • Mix-time indicator ensures proper mixing before dispensing
  • Real-time batching status display in the office

The READ-N-FEED System is a combination of today’s practical feedyard necessities with the latest technological advances for precision feedbunk management.

SEE THE MICRO ADVANTAGES:

  • Automatic pen identification and ration delivery validation with integrated Global Positioning System, an exclusive feature
  • Wireless transfer of feed scheduling and feed fed information between feed trucks and the office
  • Real-time feeding status display and feed truck location check from the office
  • Easy-to-use system with graphical display and touch screen
  • Schedule display allows reviewing of the feeding schedule and feed fed information with the touch of a finger
  • More consistent bunk placement with bar graphs of percent feed dispensed versus percent distance traveled along the bunk
  • Automatic recording of feeding and load information

The Feed Truck Computer

The main component of the system is the feed truck computer which is custom-built running Microsoft Windows 95/98™. Its elements are located in a self-contained enclosure mounted inside the cab within easy reach of the driver. A flat-panel color display and touch screen on the front of the enclosure is used to easily operate the system.

Differential GPS

The unique, patented automatic pen identi- fication feature uses information from Global Positioning System satellites to determine where the feed trucks are throughout the yard. To get more accurate position information, Differential GPS is used to sharpen position information to within about two meters. Now, automatic pen identification and ration delivery validation is possible in a practical and cost- effective manner.

Wireless Network

A wireless local area network connects feed trucks, the DGPS base station, and bunkreader to a communications network for advanced data transfer automation.