Installation Instructions

Install and Set AfiAct II Software
Chapter
4
Oct 2013
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4 Install and Set AfiAct II Software
AfiAct II software is installed on a single PC. It consists of two installed modules:
x AfiFarm5 – contains the AfiAct II program and reports. In farms that do
not use other AfiFarm elements, the data entry screens and activities are also
accessed through this component.
x Afimilk RT System module – this module controls and monitors the
system and collects data from the animals through the Reader.
This chapter details the installation phases of the two modules:
1. Install AfiFarm5, see 4.1
2. Install the RT (Real Time) system, see 4.2
3. Configure the RT System mandatory parameters (quick start), see 4.3
4. For integrated mode with AfiFarm systems only
: Install the sync-agent in the
existing AfiFarm4, see
4.4
4.1 Install AfiFarm5 Module
This section details the AfiAct II installation steps, as performed by following the
instructions of the installation wizard. To install AfiFarm5 follow these steps:
1. Review general notes before starting, see 4.1.1
2. Initiate the installation wizard, see 4.1.2
3. Install the HASP (software license key)
firewall, database elements, see 4.1.3
4. Supervise the automatic installation steps, see 4.1.4
4.1.1 General Notes
Before starting, review the following general notes.
Installation time
The installation time varies according to the specific PC characteristics and specific
issues or wrong configurations. Generally: clean installations may take around 50
minutes.