3. Getting started
1. Activation of the devices in the smaXtec wireless network (smaXtec Base
Station, smaXtec Repeater)
To start using the smaXtec System follow the steps described in the Quickstart
Guide. Start with activation of the smaXtec Base Station and/or the smaXtec
Repeater by going to https://activate.smaxtec.com or directly in smaXtec Messenger
(https://messenger.smaxtec.com). Before activation can start you will first need to
complete your online registration. Next, mount the smaXtec Base Station and/or the
smaXtec Repeater in areas where the cows tend to spend extended periods of time
(e.g. milking stations, waiting areas in front of milking stations, feeding stations, etc.).
Please see Chapter 6.1 for further information.
2. Installation of the devices in the smaXtec wireless network (smaXtec Base
Station, smaXtec Repeater)
Prior to installing the devices, please refer to the instructions in the Quickstart Guide.
Mount the smaXtec Base Station and/or one/several smaXtec Repeater(s) in areas
where the cows tend to spend extended periods of time (e.g. milking station, waiting
areas in front of milking stations, feeding stations, etc.). For further information,
please see Chapter 5.1 (smaXtec Base Station) and Chapter 5.2 (smaXtec
Repeater).
3.a. Initialisation/calibration of the smaXtec Classic Boluses/smaXtec pH Plus
Boluses
Initialise the smaXtec Classic Boluses and/or calibrate the smaXtec pH Plus Boluses
using the enclosed Quickstart Guides, which can also be downloaded at
www.smaxtec.com. Please see Chapter 4 or further information.
3.b. Installation of the smaXtec Climate Sensors
Activate the smaXtec Climate Sensor by following the steps described in the
Quickstart Guides provided. For further information, please see Chapter 4.2.
4. Read-out of measurement data
Following correct installation of the smaXtec Base Station (and a smaXtec Repeater
if required) measurement data is automatically read-out from the sensors when the
cows are in range (read-out range is 10- 30 meters/32 –96 feet).
5. Working with smaXtec Messenger
Start your browser, go to https://messenger.smaxtec.com and log in with your email
address and password. Before using smaXtec Messenger for the first time you need
to register. Please ensure that you enter a valid email address at registration.
