--- title: Activate HerdVision Integration slug: pl-check-links/activate-herdvision-integration docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:22.581Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ### Required Permissions Only users who are assigned a Role with Integrations Management permissions can connect partner integrations. See [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:dgKiJJMfdmpDvWGygh_P2) and [Manage Dairy Roles](docId\:tklz3_ROmKlipE8l-rFi6) for more information. ::: Follow these steps to connect the Allflex SCR Heatime integration and view measurement data in PULSE: ::::ExpandableHeading ## Step 1: Configure Items in PULSE :::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **DC305 DairyComp 305 - VAS Dairy Management Software version 25.2 is required to support mapping items from PULSE for DairyComp Unlimited dairies. See [Update DC305 to the Latest Release](https://dc-help.vas.com/FAQs/WebUpdater.htm) in the DairyComp 305 online help for update instructions. ::: For data to be sent to PULSE (and DC305 DairyComp 305 - VAS Dairy Management Software for DairyComp Unlimiteddairies), you must first identify the pens the integration applies to, as well as add new items or configure existing items to map to the partner's data points. 1. In PULSE, navigate to **Partners > Integrations Gallery** and locate your partner company. 2. Click **See Requirements**. 3. Click **Select Items** to begin adding new items or mapping to existing items. Expand [Available Items](docId\:K8Z0VpfR2XShJmngSeGRo) below to learn more about each item.  ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/mab9nKXJ9HYUmn86k5vo2_item-selection.png" size="100" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/activity/item-selection.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/activity/item-selection.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 4. Check the boxes to add new items to your dairy for the specific data you are connecting to PULSE.\:::hint\{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **Select items for mapping carefully. If you make an error and need to change your item configuration, you will need to correct the items in DC305 DairyComp 305 - VAS Dairy Management Software (for DairyComp Unlimited dairies) or contact [VAS Support](http://platform-docs.vas.com/default.htm#cshid=1004). \::: 5. If you have an existing DairyComp item you'd like to use, select it from the **DairyComp Item** drop-down. 6. Click **Create** or **Done** in the bottom right corner to finish adding and/or mapping your items. 7. Confirm the addition or mapping of your items and click **Save**. :::ExpandableHeading ### Available Items | Item Description | DC305 DairyComp 305 - VAS Dairy Management Software Suggested Item/PULSE Standard Item | Item Details | | --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Last BCS date | BCSFD | Date the last BCS was added. | | Last BCS time | BCSFT | Time the last BCS was added. | | Last BCS value | BCSV | Last BCS value. The value indicates an animal's energy balance based on being extremely thin or having excessive fat deposits. Contact Allflex SCR Heatime for more details on how their system scores body condition. | | Previous BCS value | PBCSV | BCS value before the last value (BCSV). The value indicates an animal's energy balance based on being extremely thin or having excessive fat deposits. Contact Allflex SCR Heatime for more details on how their system scores body condition. | | Last locomotion score date | LMSFD | Date the last locomotion score was added. | | Last locomotion score time | LMSFT | Time the last locomotion score was added. | | Last locomotion score value | LMSV | Last locomotion score value to indicate mobility. Contact Allflex SCR Heatime for more details on how their system scores locomotion. | | Previous locomotion score | PLMSV | Locomotion score value before the last value (LMSV). Contact Allflex SCR Heatime for more details on how their system scores locomotion. | ::: :::: ::::ExpandableHeading ## Step 2: Connect Integration in PULSE Follow these steps to establish the connection to HerdVision: 1. Click the **Connection Status** toggle and verify the status switches to **Active**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/GLQBRxJvl08kxFXP6svdX_integration-connected.png" size="67" alt="Connection Status: Active" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/integration-connected.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/integration-connected.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 2. If necessary, click**Edit Integration** to make any adjustments or edits and save your changes. :::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **If your integration does not automatically connect, contact your partner company representative to connect the integration from their system. ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} **NOTE: **Once the measurements system is connected and collecting data, the [CowCard](docId\:q5dGXkkUPvGv_JYiML0kk) Partners tab will begin to populate measurement data. See [HerdVision CowCard Widget](docId\:ITqz9-Xp9htTcFcFaQwsA) to learn more. See [Nedap SmartSight CowCard Widget](docId\:OvadrvwYa-t1ZIZHn9Q8r) to learn more. ::: [\< Return to HerdVision Overview](docId\:cLRxZPceTmZ6J_QwycvT9)