Make sure all of your cows have Electronic tags
If some of your cows are missing Electronic tags they cannot be drafted. It will also confuse the gate and it may end up missing other cows. If you would like to setup a No Tag Draft (drafts all cows without EIDs) please call the number below.
Check that the magic eyes are clean
Dirty magic eyes can cause the gate to miss cows. There is one located on the outside of each gate at about hip height and one overhead in the center. With a wet finger or non-abrasive cloth give the shiny black side a wipe and make sure there is nothing obstructing it. We recommend doing this on a weekly basis.
Check air compressor levels
The compressor should begin its compression cycle before it drops below 6 bar (87 psi). If the compressor is not creating enough pressure the gate will be sluggish or may not move at all. To test pull the pin on the compressor that opens the bleed valve and check to see what level the pressure drops to before the compressor kicks in again.
Check cow flow through the gate
If the cows are too close together the gate may not see a break between each one and assume they are the same cow. (If you are having cow flow issues consider having a crush rail installed.)
If you are still having trouble