October 31, 2009

Big Dutchman develops new feeder line height control

Big Dutchman has developed a new computer-controlled system for the height adjustment of feed lines.

The new controller ELS4 is a tool that provides work relief and reduces feed losses. This is used particularly in broiler breeding houses where the ReproMatic feeding system is used, as well as for the separate male feeding.

ELS4 is not a stand-alone-device, i.e. the respective production computer MC 95 or Viper defines the moment when the feed lines are moved up or down and gives a corresponding signal when the previously adjusted height is reached.

The ELS4 allows the farmer to adjust the adequate minimum and maximum height of each feeding line and to change it quickly and easily at any time. This can be of importance at the beginning of the production period when the birds are still growing or a readjustment is necessary. The manual adjustment of the end switch of the motor winch of feed lines is not necessary anymore.

ELS4 allows precise height adjustment of the feed lines according to breed and age of the birds, preventing feed losses. Up to four motor winches can be connected.