What is EquiFone?
Most expectant mares will
lie completely prone before and during the foaling process.
EquiFone was designed to detect when the mare is lying in the
foaling position, and alert the breeder via telephone to help
insure that someone is in attendance during foal delivery.
How does EquiFone
work?
The EquiFone system is
composed of a transmitter and a receiver/dialer. The
transmitter is placed in a small pouch, which is then attached to
the mares halter. When the mare lies in the foaling
position for over 10 seconds, the transmitter sends a signal to the receiver/dialer.
The receiver/dialer is a microcomputer telephone dialing system
that calls 1 - 4 pre-stored telephone numbers and transmits a
pre-recorded message to alert the breeder to the fact that the
mare is lying in the foaling position
Receiver/Dialer
The
receiver/dialer receives the signal from the transmitter on the
mare when she lies in the foaling position. It then dials
all of the pre-stored telephone numbers and plays a pre-recorded
message to each as they are
answered.
The receiver/dialer is
placed in an indoor area, and connects to a standard phone jack or
the Wireless Terminal.
It is powered by an AC adapter that plugs into a standard
electrical outlet. The membrane keypad on the
receiver/dialer is dustproof.
Transmitter
The transmitter is powered
by a 9 volt battery. It is inserted into an adjustable pouch that is
attached to the rings on the sides of the mares halter, and it
hangs under the head just forward of the throatlatch area.
When the
mare lies flat out in the foaling position the transmitter sends a
signal to the receiver/dialer.. There
is a built in delay of 10 - 12 seconds before the transmitter sends the
signal to the receiver/dialer to prevent false alarms in the
event the mare just lies down and gets up again. The mare
(including miniature horses) does not realize she has the transmitter
on.
Our transmitter mounts on
the mare in the throatlatch area. Mounting it in this manner
prevents it from getting wet when the mare drinks and from getting
hung up on water buckets and feeders which can result in false alarms.
There is
no limit to the number of transmitters that can be used simultaneously
with one receiver/dialer.
Wireless Terminal
The Wireless Teminal
is a base station mobile phone. It enables connection
of land line devfices such as the EquiFone system, a
telephone handset, fax machines, etc. It transmits using the
mobile phone networks. Being completely wireless, the
Wireless Terminal is used in those sutiations where a land line is
not available.
You must provide a SIM
card for it. We provide a SIM card from H2O Wireless
to USA purchasers. It can be activated with a "pay as
you go'" option.
Transmission Range
The distance for
transmission from the transmitter on the mare, to the
receiver/dialer is up to 500 feet. Transmission strength is
enhanced by having a clear line of site between the transmitter
and the receiver/dialer.
Additional
Features
EquiFone
will work for any size/type horse. The only difference
between horse sizes is the length of the straps that connect the
transmitter pouch to the mares halter.
Warranty
Two years, 100%, parts and
labor.
The appropriate power
adapter/plug (120 - 240 volts - 50 - 60 Hz) will be shipped
at no extra charge for the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
Prices
- Online puchasing
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