"The original telephone - halter foaling alarm"
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 an automatic telephone dialing system that calls 1 - 4 pre-stored telephone numbers and transmits a pre-recorded voice message to alert the breeder to the fact that the mare is lying in the foaling position. It can also send a numeric message to a telephone pager.
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 a signal to the receiver/dialer to prevent false
alarms in the event the
mare just lies down and gets up again.
The transmitter and pouch weigh 5 ½ ounces.
Our transmitter mounts on the mare in the throatlatch area. Mounting it in this manner prevents it from getting wet when the mare drinks, and from getting hung up on water buckets and feeders which can result in false alarms. Other brands of halter foaling alarms mount their transmitter under the lower jaw which can allow these types of problems to occur.
There is no limit to the number of transmitters that can be used simultaneously with one receiver/dialer.
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, such as a barn, at a height of 6 feet or more.
It is powered by an AC adapter that plugs into a standard electrical outlet.
A standard telephone line plugs into the receiver/dialer. This is the line that EquiFone uses to make the outgoing telephone calls.
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 phone jack in the barn, 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 phone line in the barn but you do have one in the house, you
may still be able to use EquiFone. If the electrical wiring in your barn
is
connected to the electrical wiring in your house, you can install a phone
connection in the barn with a "wireless jack " that uses the
electrical wiring as a phone
line. These devices provide an easy method of
setting up a phone connection without installing expensive wiring.
Wireless phone jacks can be found on the
web and at major electronic
stores. EquiFone will operate connected to a wireless phone jack.
The components of the receiver/dialer are contained in a moisture/dust proof case with a hinged lid.
You can store up to 4 telephone numbers for EquiFone to call.
You can also store 1 telephone pager number along with a numeric message to be sent to the pager.
EquiFone comes with a pre-recorded message, but you can record your own message if desired.
The EquiFone dialer can be set for pulse or tone dialing.
You can lock the EquiFone dialer keypad with your own 4 digit code (PIN) to prevent unauthorized use.
When activated by the mare lying down in the foaling position, EquiFone will immediately disengage all other devices hooked up to the phone line (telephone, fax, computer, etc.). It will then, one by one, call and play the recorded message for all stored numbers. If EquiFone makes a successful connection to a stored number, it will not call that number again. If the number is busy, EquiFone will make 3 more attempts to call it.
Transmission Range
The distance for transmission from the transmitter on the mare, to the receiver/dialer is up to 300 feet. Transmission strength is enhanced by having a clear line of site between the transmitter and the receiver/dialer.
Additional Features
EquiFone can be ordered with a 220/240 volt power adapter to allow it to operate in those countries that use 220/240 volt power.
Warranty
Two years, 100%, parts and labor.
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.
Complete EquiFone system: $489.00 US
Ready to install and operate
Includes:
Receiver/Dialer
Antenna
1 Transmitter and battery
1 Pouch
Instruction Manual
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today, put EquiFone on foal watch while you get some sleep
Manufactured by:
Kee-Port, Inc. (Since 1987)
9219 99th Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
(425)345-1556