Pre-Installation Checklist

while our support team configures your feed database in vas pulse platform, use this checklist to prepare for your feedcomp install completing these checks now ensures that your install won't be delayed by hardware gaps, connectivity issues or missing credentials 💡 tip print this page! if you'll be completing these steps on site without easy access to a browser, consider printing this page beforehand a printed copy makes it easier to follow along and check off items as you go team prep and credentials email management confirm every feeder, manager, and nutritionist (those you would like to access feedcomp) has their own email address and that they are set as a feedcomp user in pulse provide a list of non pulse users to the install tech if your data sheet has already been submitted 🗒️ note email addresses per feeder are only needed once to connect them to pulse if users won’t log in individually a shared email can be kept in the tractor cab so anyone can log in using it with their own pin steps to verify user status in pulse (owner level is required) login to vas pulse platform click on the dairy tab click on user management click on users ⚠️ important new users should be listed under users , not access pending if a user is still listed under access pending, they have not accepted the invitation sent to their email training ensure all feeders have reviewed the feedcomp training materials your first feeding (mobile app) docid\ v9lrp06gjnhphyg6tehxy and feedcomp training docid\ cqjqahaqdzvgfnmnkqvcb scheduling schedule your install date when feeders are available and allow for additional time that day recommended hardware and devices new mobile devices (android or ios) to run feedcomp if needed see the link below for required device specifications backup mobile device (recommended) mounting brackets (holders) for the mobile device in each mixer and loader charging cables for each mobile device to use in the mixer as devices may lose their charge during the feeding ⚠️ important review required device specifications https //vas com/technology specifications/#feedcomp https //vas com/technology specifications/#feedcomp preparing feeding devices app downloads search the google play store (android devices) or the app store (ios devices) to download apps download feedcomp on each device download the app associated with your scale indicator on the primary device for each mixer this will be used to adjust scale settings for example, point scales use the scale tec point app download teamviewer quick support on each device include the teamviewer add on when prompted on an android device enable feedcomp auto update android open the google play store, search for feedcomp, tap on the feedcomp app icon, then tap the three‑dot menu in the top right corner to enable auto updates ios go to settings, scroll down and tap app store, then select automatic downloads to turn on app updates (green) ⚠️ important for best auto update chances devices need adequate charge to update devices need to be connected to internet (wi fi or cellular data) for ios devices you cannot enable auto‑updates for a single app when app updates are turned on, all installed apps update automatically ios may also delay auto updates device settings set your device's screen timeout to the maximum amount android go to settings > display > screen timeout and set to the maximum value ios go to settings > display & brightness and select the maximum timeout setting in auto lock check for os updates android go to settings > software updates > check for new update ios go to settings > general > software updates set automatic os updates times androids go to settings > software updates > system update preferences > preferred update time and select a non feeding time ios turn off auto updates as ios typically auto updates during early morning hours and does not allow for scheduling power strategy confirm your charging location has internet access confirm all devices are fully charged ahead of your installation 🗒️ note low battery levels and power saving modes can impact app performance scale and hardware verification note these verifications are shared to help prevent unexpected situations that may delay the next feeding if replacing the current scale, plan to start the process immediately after the last feeding to allow extra time wiring audit if removing the current scale, are the current wire connections easily removeable? if not, please contact your install technician if you expect delays do new wires need to be run to the weigh bars? if yes, please contact your install technician if you expect delays for new scale installations, ensure existing connections are compatible prior to removing the old scale on the scheduled installation day scale tec point scales if using a previously owned point scale, ensure old devices are unlinked call point support to deactivate the previous device see scale tec point scale docid\ bvhgbq02wuzgm 1kzfhhu for steps to configure and connect verify count values are set to 1 to prevent data errors use the scale tec point app to check for any firmware updates and calibrate the scale (the device must be connected via bluetooth to the scale) topcon digi star scales see topcon digi star scale docid 1mg2kfqvwauaqvnlfozkv for steps to configure and connect feedings settings feeding reset window confirm no feedings occur during the automatic schedule reset, which is set to midnight by default see feeding schedule reset docid\ k7bplws19ef7rfsddyitx to learn more contact your install technician if there is a timing conflict recipe audit adjust for any recipe changes made after the feed data sheet was submitted to vas ⚠️ important review final checks for a successful first feeding docid\ dxuf1gli8pfj41hwd xjp list before your go live date