Data synchronisation between VitalControl and Alma Pro

Synchronise the animals stored on VitalControl device with animals registered on the automatic feeder and transfer measured values recorded with VitalControl device to the feeder for evaluation purposes and better visualisation.

To carry out synchronisation between the Alma Pro automatic feeder and the VitalControl device, proceed as follows:

Open USB port

Use a small screwdriver to loosen the locking screw on the flap of the USB port and fold it down:
Figure 1: Open USB port

Connect VitalControl

Switch on the VitalControl device by pressing the top centre On/Off button .
Connect the USB-C socket of the VitalControl device using the USB cable supplied with the USB-A socket of the touchscreen .
Figure 2: Connecting VitalControl to Alma Pro

Start synchronisation

Attention
In order to start the synchronisation of the VitalControl device, you must be logged on to the machine in the user role Site manager. Otherwise, the Synchronise button in the Synchronisation menu is disabled.

In the left side bar of the touch terminal, click the second button from the top Feeder . If you are in the main menu where no sidebar is visible, press the button Feeder to open the feeder menu.
In the right sidebar of the touchscreen terminal, below the symbol(s) for the connected feeder(s), the symbol for the VitalControl device is now displayed. Click on this symbol.
Attention
If the symbol for the VitalControl device in the right sidebar not displayed, the device is still deactivated in the settings. In this case, follow the instructions for one-time activation of the device.
The synchronisation screen will now appear. Click on the button Synchronise in the middle at the bottom to start synchronisation with the VitalControl device.
Figure 3: Synchronisation of VitalControl with Alma Pro automatic feeder
Attention
If many animals need to be transferred, synchronisation can take some time. You can see the synchronisation progress on the display of the VitalControl device.
Figure 4: Synchronisation VitalControl Alma Pro, progress indicator

Close USB port

After successful synchronisation, unplug the USB cable from the USB port on the touchscreen. Fold the protective cover of the port back up and secure it by tightening the locking screw using a small screwdriver.
Figure 5: Close USB port again
Note
Make sure to close the flap of the USB port after each synchronisation to prevent moisture from entering the port and to protect the port from the corrosive air present in your barn!
Figure 6: Mandatory closing of USB port