Moo-TIVATOR Crowd Gate - Seneca Dairy Systems

Gently Moo-TIVATE your herd to the parlor; easily,
with less stress on your herd... and you!

SAFETY MEETS CONVENIENCE

The Seneca Moo-TIVATOR Crowd Gate is an advanced system that was designed to take the hassle out of moving your herd into the parlor.

Seneca Innovation combines the latest in Safety Logic with a host of convenience-features to make the Moo-TIVATOR your number one choice in Crowd Gates!

Moo-TIVATOR LOGIC CENTER

The CG-5 is the Logic-Center, or brain of the entire Moo-TIVATOR System.

Here the CG-5 can be seen connected to the VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and Air Handler. This trio will ride atop the gate to monitor and control it’s every move. Large buttons are mounted on the wall near the gate entrance for human interaction and control.

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HIGHLIGHTS FEATURES DIMENSIONS & SPECS OPERATING MODES

HIGHLIGHTS

SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS

- Quiet System
Quiet motor offers a low-stress environment for cows.

- Smooth Operation
Gate glides smoothly along rails providing less stress on cows and greater longevity for your system.

- Simple to Operate
Once Seneca programs your crowd gate, the Moo-TIVATOR can be run using only 2 buttons. Programming can also be adjusted or changed by the customer.

- Standard Cylinders
In the unlikely event a cylindar wears over years of use, it will be easy to find and much less expensive than competitor's proprietary parts.

- Numerous Safety Features
Cow Saver, Down Cow Logic, manual override & more.

FEATURES

INNOVATIVE FEATURES

- Down Cow Logic
When the gate is down and in any forward mode, it will stop forward motion when it encounters an obstacle. The gate will then back up a pre-programmed distance (12” by default) and wait a pre-programmed period of time before attempting to continue its forward motion. If the gate fails to move past the obstacle point 3 times, the system will stop and show an error so that the obstacle can be moved.

- Cow Saver Feature
The gate moves forward as it raises and back as it lowers to avoid “sweeping” the cows. This also allows the Moo-TIVATOR to operate in tighter quarters. The Moo-TIVATOR's Cow Saver feature makes for Happier and Less Stressed cows!

- Seneca's Angle Override Technology
Even if one chain slips, the Seneca Moo-TIVATOR is designed to continue to run while the gate is at a slight angle, when other crowd gates would simply derail.

- Entire System is IP65
The entire Moo-TIVATOR Crowd Gate can be operated under sprinkler systems with no adverse effects.

- Does Not need to Full-Cycle
The Moo-TIVATOR Crowd Gate does not need to complete a full cycle before changing modes. This is ideal for variable size or special groups such as treated or hospital groups. The gate can be moved and a cycle started or stopped at any location.

- Overhead Cylinder Design
Our Overhead Cylinder Design optimizes air use and requires 10 psi LESS PRESSURE than traditionally mounted cylinders. Additionally, this intuitive design keeps cylinders and hoses free from cow oil & hair and out of range of curious, chewing cows.

- Standard Oil-Free Air Cylinders
Equipped with standard, oil-free air cylinders to provide long, maintenance free life. When the time comes to replace the cylinders, they will be easy to locate and less expensive than Crowd Gates that use proprietary parts.

- Seneca's Advanced EZ-Glide Flex Track
Seneca’s EZ-Glide Flex Track optimizes power options, keeping air lines, power cables and control wires organized and protected from cows. The EZ-Glide Flex Track also eliminates costly maintenance and down time from tangled or damaged hoses and wires.

- Dual Auto Chain Tensioners
The Moo-TIVATOR features an auto adjusting tensioner on each chain to ensure that the proper tension is continuously and independently applied to both sides of the gate.

- Fail-Safe Override in any Mode
If an issue is encountered in any mode, the Moo-TIVATOR Crowd Gate System can be over-ridden and operated in full manual mode.

DIMENSIONS & SPECS

DIMENSIONS
Seneca Moo-TIVATOR Crowd Gates are almost completely customizable and designed on an individual basis to ensure a perfect ﬁt for every unique situation.

- Length
25' to virtually any length

- Width
25' to 50'

- Height
130' Typical
Note: Minimum height must be unobstructed for the entire length of the gate.

MOTOR
The Moo-TIVATOR uses a SEW EURODRIVE motor, the standard drive unit in the Ag Industry. Chosen for its High Quality and Reliability, it also boasts the most Advanced Motor/Gearbox for Optimal Performance and Longevity.

- Current Required
240VAC (The on-board inverter turns 240VAC Single Phase into 3 Phase)

- Motor Amps
5amps (requires a 20amp breaker)

OPERATING MODES

FORWARD OPERATING MODES

The Seneca Moo-TIVATOR Crowd Gate is simple to operate, and is most often cycled with one push of the Herd Seek button. The Moo-TIVATOR does the rest! However, sometimes you may wish to operate the Seneca Crowd Gate in manual or one of the other forward modes. The 4 forward operating modes are:

- Manual Forward
Gate moves forward at a pre-programmed speed when button is pressed.

- Auto Forward Batch
On button press, gate moves forward a pre-programmed distance and stops. The gate will remain stopped until the button is pressed again.

- Auto Forward Continuous
Gate moves forward continuously at a pre-programmed (generally slow) speed, keeping the herd moving. Especially useful in rotary parlor installations.

- Forward Herd Seek - (most common mode)
Gate moves forward at a pre-programmed speed and stops when it reaches the herd. The gate will pause for a pre-programmed period of time and then automatically advance until it reaches the herd again. The gate will pause, auto advance and so on.