Installing and using the ambient sensor

The ambient sensor measures the temperature and humidity in your building and uses them to calculate a heat stress index for your animals. It is mounted on the wall and sends a measurement every 30 minutes.

Installing the sensor:

To install the ambient sensor:

1. Choose a location that is representative of the conditions in the building: not above a heat source and not in a direct draught.
2. Fix the housing to the wall with two screws.
3. Let the probe hang freely, out of reach of the animals.

One sensor per building
Conditions vary greatly from one building to another: a sensor placed in the cow shed gives no information about the calf house.

Measurements taken:

Viewing the measurements:

To view the sensor measurements:

1. Open the Equipment tab, then Farms.
2. Locate the sensor: its latest index and the corresponding stress level are displayed.
3. Use the three dots on the right to rename the sensor or open its trend curve.

Related articles:

• The Equipment tab: your collars, your base station and your ambient sensors