--- title: Connect Parlor Integration and Configure Shifts (MyDC) slug: pl-check-links/connect-parlor-integration-and-configure-shifts-mydc docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:22.980Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ### Can't find this feature? Make sure it's included in your subscription! This feature/option is available only for MyDC subscribers. DC Unlimited subscribers will not see it in PULSE because this functionality is controlled in on-premiseDairyComp rather than in PULSE. Click [here](docId\:jwUSXGpK0Q1fVyl3QyB1n) to learn more about the different versions of PULSE. ::: Follow these steps to activate the parlor integration and view data in PULSE: ::::ExpandableHeading ## Step 1: Connect the Parlor Integration in PULSE Follow these steps to configure and integrate your parlor with PULSE: 1. In PULSE, navigate to **Partners **>** Integrations Gallery **>** **Allflex SCR Heatime. 2. Click**See Details** or **See Requirements** on the Allflex SCR Heatime card. 3. Follow the Connection Instructions on the right side of the page to establish the connection: 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="3"} :::Paragraph{listStyleType="decimal" listStart="2" indent="2"} Click**Save**. ::: :::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **As noted in the Connection Instructions, make sure you have TeamViewer installed on your PC. If necessary, you can download and install it [here](https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/). ::: :::: ::::ExpandableHeading ## Step 2: Configure Milking Shifts Once the data connection is active, you are directed to the shift scheduling page. Follow the guidelines below when adding your parlor details:   ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/XS6IIloh9lXkbmlEKK4wz_parlor-shift-schedule-drawer.png) - Click **Add New Shift** at the top of the page to add each of your milking shifts and associated details.\::\::ExpandableHeading ### For help filling out the shift details, click here! :::Paragraph{listStyleType="disc" indent="2"} **Shift Type:** Select either a **Milking** or **Cleaning** shift. ::: :::Paragraph{listStyleType="disc" indent="2"} **Start and End Hours/Minutes:** Enter the times at which you want the new shift to start and end. The system warns you if you attempt to create a shift at a time that already has a shift scheduled.\:::hint\{type="info"} **NOTE: **The format of the start and end times can be changed from standard time to 24-hour time in your Platform account settings. See [Edit Your User Account](docId\:noN0kV5hwhmfaYXl0TlkE) to learn more. \::: ::: :::Paragraph{listStyleType="disc" listStart="2" indent="2"} **Shift Management:** This section displays the number of pens currently assigned to the shift as well as the total number of animals in those pens. You can click the **Clear All **Pens link to remove all of the pens assigned to the shift. ::: :::Paragraph{listStyleType="disc" listStart="3" indent="2"} **Add **Pens**:** Enter the numbers of the pens you want assigned to the shift, separated by commas, or use a dash to indicate a range of pens. Click the "x" beside a pen number to delete it from the shift. You can also hold the shift key and check multiple pens from the drop-down.\:::hint\{type="info"} **NOTE: **Pens do not need to be added in milking order. \::: \::\:: ::: - When complete, check the **Day Schedule** at the top of the page for a quick overview of your daily scheduled shifts:  ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/xacQijjSaMoz0YXe5swzb_parlor-shift-schedule.png" size="100" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Platform/parlorcomp/parlor-shift-schedule.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/parlorcomp/parlor-shift-schedule.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} - If necessary, you can edit shifts or parlors, as well as delete shifts: - **Edit Shift Details:** To edit a shift's details, click the edit icon ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/XvMcRR8qCk7QXq54meohA_edit-icon.png" size="10" caption="edit icon" alt="edit icon" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Platform/edit-icon.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/edit-icon.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="true" indent="3"} :::Paragraph{indent="2"} . ::: :::Paragraph{listStyleType="disc" indent="2"} **Delete a Shift:** To delete a shift, click the delete icon ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/DFZXcsImmDOLjGMA6aMxB_trashcan-blue-outline-on-white.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/icons/trashcan-blue-outline-on-white.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/icons/trashcan-blue-outline-on-white.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="3"} :::Paragraph{indent="2"} . ::: :::Paragraph{listStyleType="disc" listStart="2" indent="2"} **Edit Parlor Details:** Click the `Edit parlor` button in the upper left side of the page. ::: :::: :::ExpandableHeading ## Step 3: Complete the Connection with VAS A VAS representative will contact you to confirm your parlor details and complete the connection. After the integration is active, you can [View Parlor Data and Build Reports](docId\:Ahz5JFgx9LRaNT6KI4kmf) in PULSE. ::: [\< Return to Parlors Introduction](docId\:Z0kr-r91s7BDQBX7mcjan)