Dairy Cheq® MilkGuard FD
The MilkGuard FD is the most advanced and flexible version of the Dairy Cheq® MilkGuard line yet. Improved interface, more features — available now.
Next generation
What's new
New in the MilkGuard FD
Larger Screen
A larger screen provides more detailed information to the dairy farmer when reviewing daily operating data or alarm information.
Wash History
Tank and pipeline wash temperatures are now available for the past 30 days — without needing the MilkGuard Software.
Enhanced Communication
Connection now available via Bluetooth, WiFi, or GPRS modems for flexible remote monitoring.
Kit contents
What's Included
Each Dairy Cheq® MilkGuard FD comes with a complete set of installation-ready components:
- 50 feet (15 m) of wire
- Tank sensor
- Vacuum sensor
- Pipeline sensor
- One alarm light
Smart monitoring
MilkGuard FD Alarms
The MilkGuard FD continuously monitors critical parameters and alerts you immediately when something is wrong.
Alarm
Low Temperature — Pipeline Cleaning
This alarm occurs when a pipeline cleaning does not reach the required temperature. If the target of 40 °C (104 °F) for 4 minutes is not met, an alarm is generated.
Possible causes
- Water heater is starting to fail
- Pipe wash not started
- Wash valves not in proper position
- Pre cooler still running during the wash
- Plugged screen in wash circulation loop
- Not enough water volume to maintain temperature
- Mixing valve adding cold water during hot cycle
- Faulty check valve
Alarm
Milk Too Warm
If the milk is not cooled within the required timeframe, a regulatory alarm occurs. The MilkGuard FD warns you 10 minutes after milking if cooling is insufficient.
Possible causes
- Not enough cooling capacity
- Failed compressor
- Cooling efficiency is gradually degrading
- Radiator needs to be cleaned
- Leak in freon line
- Thermostat has failed
- Thermostat is not set to proper temperature
Alarm
Switch On Cooler
If milk cooling equipment is not turned on for the first milking, an alarm occurs. The MilkGuard FD detects a temperature drop to confirm that cooling is active.
Possible causes
- Forgot to switch on cooler
- Failed compressor
- Freon leak in cooling lines
Interested in the MilkGuard FD?
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