Attach the "Ushimiru Collar" under the cow's jaw with the power button on the device positioned towards the right ear, as shown in the photo.

The Ushimiru collar is designed for long life, with a battery lasting approximately five years at a 30-minute transmission interval. However, battery life can be significantly affected by environmental conditions and temperature.

Yes, you can replace the battery yourself. However, please note that doing so may slightly reduce the waterproof and dustproof capabilities of the device.

When you set up a geofence in the app, an alert is displayed within the app if a cow is about to cross the geofence. Additionally, an alert is sent to the specified email address, helping to prevent escapes.

Yes, escape alerts can sometimes be falsely triggered due to GPS accuracy. The precision of GPS can be significantly affected by obstructions. For example, after grazing, if a cow lies down under a tree, the tree can affect the GPS signal, potentially triggering a false escape alert. In dense foliage, the location can be off by up to 100 meters. It is advisable to set up geofences slightly larger to account for such inaccuracies.

LoRa gateways are typically installed on elevated locations such as small hills. The LoRa communication range between the cows and the gateway is generally between 2 to 8 kilometers, depending on the environment.

In grazing areas, LoRa gateways are typically installed where LTE connectivity is available. The backhaul to the server is via LTE, while communication between the gateway and cows is through LoRa. Consider the cows' daily movement range to create a custom communication setup for your farm. The number of cows, gateways, and transmission intervals are closely related. For more details, please contact us. Additionally, after a temporary installation of the gateway, it is recommended to use a small LoRa tracker with short transmission intervals to walk around the pasture and confirm the communication area.

It is generally challenging to secure a power source in vast pastures. Therefore, it is common to power the gateway using solar panels. Please refer to the installation photos below for guidance.

The default transmission interval upon product shipment is set to 20 minutes. Motion mode is enabled by default, meaning that when the cow is stationary, such as when lying down, the transmission interval is extended to every hour. If you wish to change the transmission interval or mode, please contact us. Please note that changes to the interval or mode may affect battery life and network server fees.

There is no specific size limit for a pasture. As long as the gateway covers the area and the appropriate number of cows and transmission intervals are maintained, it is operational. In Japan, one farm monitors 700 cows on a 1,100-hectare pasture with three gateways and a 20-minute transmission interval.

Yes, it is important that the Ushimiru collar is fitted snugly on the cow. If the collar is too loose, it may detect larger movements than usual, leading to false alerts. Proper fitting is especially crucial for grazing cows, as their activity range is broader compared to barn-kept cows.

Yes, there are monthly fees for using the Ushimiru app per head of cattle. If you have contracted LTE for the gateway backhaul, you will need to pay those fees directly. Additionally, if you subscribe to a paid version of the LoRa network server, those fees will also need to be paid directly by you.