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Lely Astronaut A5 Next
The Astronaut A5 Next is based on over 30 years of experience in dairy farm automation, more than 50,000 installed robots, and the insights of thousands of dairy farmers from over 40 countries. This experience gives us a leading edge in automated milking systems, which can deliver significant performance benefits to dairy farms worldwide.
Brochure Supplier Website- Operating System (AOS-2)
The A5 Next features a completely new operating system (AOS-2). It's a smart companion that also prepares you for future technologies and developments. This fully redesigned system ensures greater resilience, adaptability, and digital security. AOS-2 will continue to become smarter, helping you not only today but also in the future. Prepare for the future with AOS-2.
- Teat Detection System 2+
The completely redesigned Teat Detection System 2+ promotes optimal teat detection and connects just like a farmer would. It features improved connection performance, combining the laser's focus with the camera's wide field of view. It also provides insights into failed milkings for proactive prevention and is ready for future innovations in comprehensive monitoring.
- Automatic Milk Filter
The automatic milk filter automates filter replacement. It's safe, easy, and convenient, and reduces work.
The Automatic Milk Filter can not be used in sand barns
- Astronaut Milk For Use
Helps maintain colostrum quality. It comes with improved fly protection and is easy to use and clean. This makes processing separated milk easier and safer.
- Ear Tag ID
The Astronaut now also supports Ear Tag ID. The A5 Next offers basic identification for greater flexibility.
- Pre-treatment Brush Unit
The crucial first contact with the cow. The healthier the udders, the better the milk. That's why the Astronaut is equipped with a unique brush cleaning system that removes accumulated dirt and manure around the teats and underside of the udders, stimulating milk let-down. After cleaning the teats, the brushes are thoroughly disinfected to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
- Cow Comfort
Offer your cows optimal comfort by letting them decide for themselves when they want to eat, drink, relax, or be milked. The hybrid arm, the I-flow concept, the teat detection system, and the spacious cow box design contribute to healthier cows and increase visitation behavior.
- Ease of Use
The Astronaut is designed for both cows and humans. Its user-friendly interface makes automatic milking easy for everyone to understand. The optional automatic milk filter takes ease of use to the next level. Maintain complete control over your herd with the advanced Horizon management system.
- Reliability
Thirty years of experience and insights from livestock farmers have helped us improve each new version of the Astronaut. This is evident in the robustness of the milking robot, as well as in the new control system. This incorporates our latest insights into durability, adaptability, and safety.
- Lower Cost of Ownership
The Astronaut was built to help farmers significantly reduce their cost per kilogram of milk produced. Its smart, advanced technology and unique hybrid robotic arm contribute to the production of high-quality milk at a low cost.
MQC-C (SCC Counter) Automatic Milk Filter
