Smartbow GmbH E093 Manuel D’Utilisation
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The SMARTBOW Eartag
4.1 General product information
The SMARTBOW Eartag is attached to the animal's ear by
using the applicator. Through radio signals the position of
Eartags is determined in the barn. The communication and
data exchange between the Eartags and the SMARTBOW
station operates via the SMARTBOW Wallpoints in the barn
or outdoor area
The SMARTBOW Eartag consists of the following components:
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Housing incl. electronics and battery contacts
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Panasonic CR 2477 button cell battery
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Battery cover with O-ring and thorn
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Female part
Figure 5: Eartag components
In the Eartag various components for monitoring the animals are integrated. Their values are
passed by radio in the 2,4 GHz ISM band via the SMARTBOW® Wallpoints to the
SMARTBOW® Station for evaluation:
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Radio chip
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Acceleration sensor (to detect patterns such as heat, rumination, etc.)
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Temperature sensor (for measuring the ambient temperature )
Figure 4: SMARTBOW Eartag