What
is EquiFone?
Most expectant mares will lie completely prone before and during the
foaling process. EquiFone was designed to detect when the mare is
lying in the foaling position, and alert the breeder via telephone to help
insure that someone is in attendance during foal delivery.
How does EquiFone
work?
The EquiFone system is composed of
a transmitter and a receiver/dialer. The transmitter
is placed in a small pouch, which is then attached to the mares halter.
When the mare lies in the foaling position, the transmitter sends a signal
to the receiver/dialer. The receiver/dialer is a microcomputer telephone
dialing system that calls 1 - 4 pre-stored telephone numbers and transmits
a pre-recorded message to alert the breeder to the fact that the mare is
lying in the foaling position
Receiver/Dialer
The
receiver/dialer receives the signal from the transmitter on the mare when
she lies in the foaling position. It then dials all of the
pre-stored telephone numbers and plays a pre-recorded message to
each as
they are
answered.
The receiver/dialer is
placed in an indoor area, and connects to a standard phone jack. It
is powered by an AC adapter that plugs into a standard electrical
outlet. The
membrane keypad on the receiver/dialer is dustproof.
NOTE: To use
EquiFone, you must have at least 2 telephone numbers available. One for
EquiFone to call out on, and another one for EquiFone to call to. EquiFone cannot call the same telephone number that it is connected
to.
A typical installation would be:
The receiver/dialer is plugged into a land line phone jack, and it calls a
cellular or other phone to alert the breeder, when the mare lies in the
foaling position.
If
you do not have a land line you may be able to use our EquiFone Wireless
Unit described below.
Transmitter
The
transmitter is powered by a 9 volt battery. It is inserted into an adjustable
pouch that is attached to the rings on the sides of the mares halter, and
it hangs under the head just forward of the throatlatch area.
When the mare lies flat out in the foaling position the transmitter sends a signal to the
receiver/dialer.
There is a built in delay of 8 - 10 seconds before the transmitter sends the
signal to the receiver/dialer to prevent false alarms in the event the mare just
lies down and gets up again. The mare (including miniature horses)
does not realize she has the transmitter on.
There is no
limit to the number of transmitters that can be used simultaneously with
one receiver/dialer.
Wireless
Unit
The
EquiFone Wireless Unit works just like a cell phone. The EquiFone
system interfaces with the Wireless Unit and the Wireless Unit makes the
calls. You must provide a GSM SIM (GSM Subscriber
Indentity Module) card for the Wireless Unit. You can use a SIM card
from an active GSM cell phone, or you can purchase a "pay as you go"
GSM SIM card from several vendors on-line such as the O2 or H2O wireless
GSM SIM card
from Best Buy at: www.bestbuy.com
Search for " SIM Card"
Transmission
Range
The distance for transmission from
the transmitter on the mare, to the receiver/dialer is up to 600 feet.
Transmission strength is enhanced by having a clear line of site between the
transmitter and the receiver/dialer.
Additional
Features
The appropriate power adapter/plug
(120 - 240 volts - 50 - 60 Hz) will be shipped at no extra charge for
the USA, UK, Australia, and Europe.
EquiFone will work for any size/type horse.
The only difference between horse sizes is the length of the straps that
connect the transmitter pouch to the mares halter.
Warranty
Two years, 100%, parts and labor.
Complete
EquiFone system
Ready to install and operate
Includes:
Receiver/Dialer
Antenna
1 Transmitter
1 Pouch
Power adapter
Instruction Manual
Prices - Online puchasing
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