Introduction

Make your best even better

The benefits and possibilities of the Astronaut A5 Next are now available for existing installations. Your Astronaut A5 can be upgraded with the newest operating system, giving you access to the latest benefits and innovations. Combined with Lely Hub, it offers stability, security, and remote support.  

Choose what fits your farm

What does each upgrade deliver?

Your milking operation generates large amounts of valuable data. Lely Hub ensures this data is securely stored on‑farm and remains accessible at all times.

Key benefits

  • A secure, on-farm server to handle farm data 
  • Enhanced cyber security 
  • Safeguards against power outages and computer crashes
  • Automated back-ups and remote support 

The new operating system for Lely Astronaut enables current and future upgrades for your Astronaut A5. 

Key benefits

  • A futureproof design for current and future upgrades 
  • More stability than ever before 
  • Smarter support, with remote problem solving 

The Automatic Milk Filter automates the final manual task in the milking routine, helping you save time and reduce dependency on manual actions.

Key benefits

  • Saves labour and time
  • Improves milking hygiene
  • Reduces the risk of human error
  • Supports a more efficient daily workflow

Milk for Use improves the handling of special milk flows, such as colostrum and transition milk, directly within the milking process.

Key benefits

  • Better separation and control of milk streams
  • More flexibility in milk usage on farm
  • Supports calf health and management
  • Seamlessly integrated into the milking process

Teat Detection System 2+

The Teat Detection System 2+ combines the best of both worlds with laser and camera. 

Key benefits
  • Insights into failed milkings for pro-active prevention 
  • Practical, data-driven advice on liner use 
  • One-button first milking saving valuable time 

Teat Detection System 2+

Frequently asked questions

Upgrading your farm setup

Every farm is different so naturally, you get to pick and choose which upgrades would benefit you most. Lely recommends combining Lely Hub and the Astronaut Operating System 2, as the starting point for your farm upgrade. This increases the stability and security, and enables remote support, making you and your farm ready for current and future innovations.

For any hardware upgrades for your Astronaut A5, you require the Astronaut Operating System 2 (AOS2). The software upgrade ensures compatibility with the new hardware components: Teat Detection System 2+, Automatic Milk Filter, and Milk for use. While Lely Hub is recommended to be combined with AOS2, it is not required to have Lely Hub installed to benefit from other hardware upgrades.

If you have an Astronaut A4, you can only benefit from the Lely Hub, which is compatible with Astronaut A3, Astronaut A4, Astronaut A5, Astronaut A5 Next, and Lely Vector. Upgrades specific to your automatic milking robot are only available for your Astronaut A5.

Interested in one or more upgrades?

Upgrade your farm and your Astronaut A5

Interested in upgrading your Astronaut? Select the upgrades you are interested in and leave your contact details. Your local Lely Center will contact you to discuss the possibilities for your farm.

Make your best even better

Ready for an upgrade?

Upgrade your farm and your Astronaut A5 and unlock the latest features, improved performance, and enhanced support. Get in touch with your local Lely Center to explore the possibilities and discover what this upgrade can mean for your farm.

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