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# Communication Cadence

The eShepherd Neckbands communicate with the eShepherd cloud platform at a regular cadence, to either receive instructions (such as new virtual paddocks) and to send a status update (such as their current location, and a bunch of other operational parameters).

The frequency at which this regular communication occurs is set by the eShepherd Team in consultation with each customer.

The minimum recommended communication cadence is once every 15 minutes. Depending on your operation, increasing the communication cadence to 30 minutes or longer may provide additional benefits, including improved battery life for Cellular Neckbands. For example, during winter, a 30-minute communication cadence can help conserve battery power while having minimal impact on grazing rotations, as animal movement is typically slower during those months.

|| Automatic Cadence Adjustment

To conserve battery power, the Neckband will automatically **double** its communication cadence overnight. 

For example, if your communication cadence is set to 15 minutes, then at night, the Neckband will double this to 30 minutes overnight, resuming its normal communication cadence of 15 minutes in the morning. The timing is based on the internal clock of the Neckband.


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