THE CONCEPT OF CREATING A DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE PROCESS OF NORMALIZED DISTRIBUTION OF CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEED

Currently used systems for normalized distribution of concentrated feed to animals based on volumetric dispensers have a number of disadvantages that reduce their functionality and efficiency of practical use. (Research purpose) The research purpose is in developing the concept and main components of a digital control system for the process of normalized distribution of concentrated animal feed with automatic weight portion dosing of individual doses. (Materials and methods) The article proposes the concept of a system for managing the process of normalized distribution of concentrated animal feed, which consists in automatic calculation of individual feed doses taking into account the weight of animals, monitoring productivity, lactation periods, milk and feed quality, and generating digital data corresponding to the calculated doses. (Results and discussion) The article presents the concept of building a digital system for managing the processes of normalized distribution of concentrated animal feed. The article presents its structure and technological scheme. Author developed functional and schematic diagrams of the basic components: a code converter to an analog pneumatic signal, a system for addressing pneumatic signals, a device for comparing moments of forces; algorithms for the functioning of the system and its unified basic components. (Conclusions) The automatic concentrate feeding system allows for more accurate and balanced feeding of each animal. The portion, weight normalized distribution of concentrated feed to animals according to the schedules established by the zootechnical services of enterprises contributes to the development of their genetic potential and the preservation of animal health. The power supply and control signals of individual mechatronic, weight, and portion dispensers have a single physical nature and level, which simplifies and increases the reliability of the “Ration” system.