How does EquiPage work?
Most expectant mares will lie completely prone
before and during the foaling process. EquiPage is designed to detect when
the mare is lying in the foaling position and alert the breeder via a beeper,
and telephone, to help insure that someone is in attendance during foal
delivery.
The EquiPage system is composed of a transmitter, a repeater, a pocket
pager, and an optional auto phone
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 repeater, which in turn sends a signal to the pocket pager. The pocket pager then beeps to alert the breeder to the fact that the mare is lying in the foaling position. The optional auto phone dialer will automatically call pre-programmed numbers and play a pre-recorded message, when the mare lies in the foaling position.
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 repeater. There
is a built in delay
of 8 - 10 seconds before the transmitter sends a signal to
the repeater 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 mares that can wear transmitters at the same time.
Repeater
The repeater 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.
The repeater uses 2 antennas.
One antenna is attached to the top of the repeater and is used to receive the
signal from the transmitter attached to the horse. The other antenna
attaches to the repeater by a 15 foot coaxial cable, and is used to transmit the
signal to the pocket pager.
The distance for transmission from the transmitter on the mare, to the repeater, is up to 300 feet. The distance for transmission from the repeater to the pocket pager is up to 2 miles. Transmission strength is enhanced by having a clear line of site.
The repeater contains a rechargeable battery that will take over and power it for 2 - 3 days in the event of an electrical power failure. You do not have to do anything to activate the battery, it is automatic.
Pocket Pager
The
pocket pager is powered by 2 AAA batteries. When the mare lies in the
foaling position, triggering an alarm signal, the pocket pager reacts with an audible
beeping sound and the LED display will blink.
The user confirms receipt of an alarm by
pressing the reset button on the pocket pager. If the user fails to
confirm an alarm, the pocket pager will beep once every minute until the alarm
is confirmed.
The pocket pager performs an automatic battery condition check when on and in the stand-by-mode. If the batteries are low, the pager will beep twice every 5 minutes.
There is no limit
to the number of pocket pagers that can be used with one repeater.
Auto
Telephone Dialer
For
those situations when you cannot be within the normal operating range of the
EquiPage system, we offer the EquiPage auto telephone dialer.
The dialer is an automatic dialing device that transmits a pre-recorded voice message to 1 - 4 telephone numbers. It can also send a numeric page to a telephone pager.
The dialer plugs into the back of the repeater, and is activated when the repeater receives a signal from the transmitter on the mare, indicating that she is lying in the foaling position.
Each EquiPage repeater comes with the dialer connector installed, and you may purchase the optional telephone dialer at any time, if desired.
The installation and programming of the dialer is extremely easy.
Additional Features
EquiPage can also be used as a colic monitor.
EquiPage can be ordered with a 220/240 volt power adapter to allow it to operate in those countries that use 220/240 volt power.
EquiPage can be ordered to operate from a 12
volt automobile battery for those situations when AC power is not available.
EquiPage is the most sophisticated, versatile, foaling alarm on the market. If you have a unique requirement, we can tailor EquiPage to meet your needs. For those large breeding farms with multiple foaling barns requiring more than 1 repeater, we can tailor the system to have each barn display a different code on the pocket pager LED. One pocket pager can be used to monitor up to 3 barns.
Warranty - 2 years - 100% - parts and labor.
EquiPage will work on any type/size horse. The only difference between sizes is the length of the straps that connect the transmitter pouch to the mares halter.
Complete EquiPage system: $595.00 US
Ready to install and operate
Includes:
Repeater
Antennas
1 Transmitter
1 Pouch
1 Pocket Pager
Batteries
Instruction Manual
Prices - Online
purchasing
Manufactured
by: Kee-Port, Inc. (since 1987)
Purchase on-line or
call today - put EquiPage on foal watch while you get some sleep
9219 99th Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
(425)345-1556