Electrical Control Panels & Sensors

In short

Farm Electronics has built electrical control panels for over 30 years, from simple DOL motor starters to star-delta, soft start and inverter panels. Every panel comes with CAD drawings, and replacement drawings are free at any time. We also supply the TMU measuring unit and the temperature and humidity sensors that feed your store controller.

Control Panels

Farm Electronics has built fully integrated electrical control panels for over 30 years

From the very simple DOL motor starter to Star-Delta, Soft Start or Frequency Speed Inverter we can build the solution. Only high quality control gear and components are used throughout to ensure long term reliability. We only use leading manufacturers motor control and frequency inverters as standard. PLC‘s can be programmed and incorporated into any of our panels when required. All our panels

are supplied with CAD drawings of control, power and schematic detail. Replacement drawings held on our computers can be supplied FOC at any time in the future.

Electrical control panel open to show the wiring, beside a closed panel with a touchscreen

The control panels are custom made: they are always attuned to the right systems.

The panels are controlled using mounted relays on a printed circuit, which ensures a high level of certainty. The control panel itself is manufactured in way that it can be fitted in air shaft. The covers are mounted with sponge rubber which makes the panels completely water tight. The control panels communicate with the Vision Control climate computer in order to realise the maximum efficiency in the storage.

The advantages:

  • Notifications on control panel can be read out on climate computer
  • More control
  • Better quality control
  • Simple configuration which enables a quicker installment.

TMU

The Measurement Unit (TMU) is a measurement unit that gathers data in the storage facility, like product- and room temperature, relative humidity and CO2 levels

Each TMU is fitted with 16 inputs, which are meant to collect the measurement data. The measurement unit is mounted in a dust-free and watertight box. The TMU is used in combination with the Vision Control climate computer, to ensure a maximum storage efficiency, but it can also be used as a standalone unit.

Properties

The properties of the TMU:

  • Measuring and controlling of temperature, relative humidity and CO2
  • Flexible
  • User friendly
  • Secure

Sensors

We have different kinds of sensors to measure how the storing of the products is going. In combination with the Vision Control, the storage of the products can thus be optimised

Wire sensor

Temperature sensor probe on its cable over the edge of a storage box

The wire sensor measures the temperature in the duct, in the room or at the evaporator and is connected to the climate computer. The measured temperature is basic information for product storage.

Cable sensor 5.0 m

Temperature sensor with a coiled green cable and mounting bracket

The product sensor of 5 m measures the product temperature at several places in the bulk storage. In this way, possible temperature differences between top and bottom are clear. This is basic information for product storage, and with this information the climate computer to be set up optimally.

Product sensor 1m

Product temperature sensor probe with an orange cable

The product sensor measures the temperature of the product in storage. This is basic information for the storage of products. The sensors are available in various lengths. A 100 cm probe is suitable for bulk storage.

Product sensor 0.6 m

Temperature sensor cables laid among stored onions

The product sensor measures the temperature of the product in storage. This is basic information for product preservation. The sensors are available in various lengths of 60 cm for crate storage.

Product humidity sensor

Sensor unit with cables resting on top of stored potatoes

The product humidity sensor measures the humidity of the potatoes, so that unnecessary weight loss can be minimised. The measured value can be read out in the Vision Control. 

– Measuring product moisture of potatoes

– For bulk and box storage

– Controlled via Vision Control

– Minimal weight loss of the product

Questions about control panels and sensors

What types of motor starter can you build into a panel?

Anything from a simple DOL starter to star-delta, soft start or frequency speed inverter, with PLCs programmed in when required.

Every panel is supplied with CAD drawings of the control, power and schematic detail. We keep them on file and can send replacements free of charge at any time.

For bulk storage, the 1 m product sensor or the 5 m cable sensor, which shows differences between top and bottom. For crate storage, the 0.6 m product sensor. Wire sensors measure duct, room or evaporator temperature. See also our crop temperature sensors.

Yes. They communicate with the Vision Control climate computer, and panel notifications can be read on it.

Next step: find the manual or a contractor

Download operator and sensor manuals from Manual Downloads, or find an approved electrical contractor near you on Service and Support.

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