Determining milk processing stages by measuring vacuum levels

摘要

Disclosed is a method of determining a current stage of a milking process having a plurality of stages. The method includes: measuring a vacuum level associated with the process; receiving an operational state of at least one valve; determining the current stage by comparing the vacuum level and state of the valve with predetermined criteria associated with the plurality of stages; and issuing an indication of the current stage of the milking process. Further disclosed is an apparatus to carry out this method.