Milk monitoring designed by the people who make the vats
Introducing Vat-Man, the ultimate milk monitoring solution designed by experts who know milk vats inside and out. With over 95% of New Zealand's milk vats being made by our team, we understand the unique needs of New Zealand dairy farmers and have tailored Vat-Man to meet those needs.
Vat-Man offers the most accurate volume monitoring in the market, with the added flexibility to customise your monitoring experience to fit your specific needs.
Take control of your milk monitoring with Vat-Man. Define and customise your settings to fit your farm's specific needs. Plus, with Vat-Man, you'll have access to a nationwide team of milk quality and cooling experts, making it the only Fonterra approved MVMS with this level of support. Upgrade your milk monitoring with Vat-Man today.
More optional extras for your farm:
Vat-Man is supplied at no cost to Fonterra Farmers.
MILK TEMPERATURE
Vat-Man will monitor your milk temperature and send you alerts if your milk is too hot or too cold.
INLET MILK TEMPERATURE
Vat-Man can tell you what temperature milk is entering the vat at and will alert you if the temperature exceeds a threshold - that you can set.
AGITATOR STATUS WARNINGS
Vat-Man will alert you in real-time if your agitator is not running while there is milk in the vat.
EUROPEAN RADAR TECHNOLOGY
Vat-Man uses best in breed German Radar volume measurement technology which is more accurate than other MVMS systems.
MILK VOLUME IN REAL TIME
Vat-Man monitors how much milk you have in your vat, so you can check it 24/7.
POWER OUTAGE PROTECTION
Vat-Man has a battery back-up. If the power goes out in your shed, Vat-Man will let you know and continue to keep watch over your milk temperature for up to 48 hours.
CUSTOMISABLE USER INTERFACE
- Choose your setup for the milking pit, the office or off the farm.
- Online customisable dashboard to see your key data in real-time.
- Check on the performance of a particular piece of equipment on the vat or within the milk cooling system.
CUSTOMISABLE ALERTS
Set up alerts so you know when there is a problem, react quickly and minimise potential losses. You can also check on the vat system while milking with an in-shed display, highlighting milk volume and temperatures as well as the vat agitator status.
FIND OUT HOW VAT-MAN SAVED A WAIKATO FARMER 30K
Vat-Man saved Waikato farmer Mark Spooner $30k. This happened within the few months of his signing up for the service.
"As the farm owner, Vat-Man gives me peace of mind..."
FEATURE OVERVIEW
| FEATURES | VAT-MAN LITE | VAT-MAN PRO | VAT-MAN AUTO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk volume | √ | √ | √ |
| Milk Temperature | √ | √ | √ |
| Plate cooler - inlet milk temperature | √ | √ | √ |
| Plate cooler - inlet water temperature | √ | √ | |
| Agitator status | √ | √ | √ |
| Agitator temperature | √ | √ | |
| Agitator health | √ | √ | |
| Power outages | √ | √ | |
| Pre-cooling refrigeration | √ | √ | √ |
| Vat refrigeration | √ | √ | |
| Auto refrigeration control | √ | ||
| Auto agitation control | √ | ||
| E-mail alerts | √ | √ | √ |
| Text message alerts/month | 60 | 120 | 120 |
| Users per farm | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Multi-farm view | √ | √ | |
| Fonterra subsidy | Fully subsided | Partial | Partial |
OTHER FARM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Upgrade Vat-Man
Vat-Man Auto gives you peace of mind by automating your vat refrigeration and reducing the risk of human error.
Vat-Man Shed Display
We designed the Vat-Man Shed Display so you can get your vat data live and at a glance, without the need to check your phone during milking.
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DTS Auto Drafter
Integrates with most leading cow wearables and herd management solutions. Save time and prioritise safety with accurate and efficient automation.
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Manual Drafting
Perfect for single operators, the drafting gate is controlled by the in-shed directional controller and is an ideal entry point to automation.
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Walk Over Weighing
Walk Over Weighing records weights as cows move through the exit race after every milking.
Feed Control
The DTS Feed controller manages the delivery of supplementary feed in the shed for the best possible return on investment.
In-Line Milk Sensor
Manage bulk milk somatic cell count and monitor individual cow yield trends.
In-Bail Identification
Automatic real-time individual cow alerts and information during milking.
Upgrade Vat-Man
Vat-Man Auto gives you peace of mind by automating your vat refrigeration and reducing the risk of human error.
Vat-Man Shed Display
We designed the Vat-Man Shed Display so you can get your vat data live and at a glance, without the need to check your phone during milking.
Find out more
DTS Auto Drafter
Integrates with most leading cow wearables and herd management solutions. Save time and prioritise safety with accurate and efficient automation.
Find out more
Manual Drafting
Perfect for single operators, the drafting gate is controlled by the in-shed directional controller and is an ideal entry point to automation.
Find out more
Walk Over Weighing
Walk Over Weighing records weights as cows move through the exit race after every milking.
Feed Control
The DTS Feed controller manages the delivery of supplementary feed in the shed for the best possible return on investment.
In-Line Milk Sensor
Manage bulk milk somatic cell count and monitor individual cow yield trends.
In-Bail Identification
Automatic real-time individual cow alerts and information during milking.