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Silo Level and Inventory Monitoring

A wireless silo level monitoring system that gives accurate, real time inventory for agricultural and industrial operations. Keep track of feed, grain, pellets, powders, cement and fluids remotely from a computer, tablet or phone, without climbing silos or relying on manual dips. Reliable inventory data helps operators avoid shortages, improve stock accuracy, lower running costs and make better purchasing decisions across one site or many.

How it works

A sensor is mounted at the top of the silo and continuously measures the material level. When dust settles on the sensing surface, an automatic self-cleaning cycle clears it so readings stay accurate, with no production downtime and no manual cleaning. Level readings are sent securely to a cloud dashboard, where users can view stock, set low-level alerts and act on inventory from any connected device. The unit is serviceable at the base of the silo for easy maintenance.

Key features

[ Measurement ]Continuous level measurement in silos up to about 40 metres (130 feet) tall, with up to +/-3% accuracy and no moving parts.
[ Self-cleaning ]Automatic active dust cleaning of the sensing surface for dependable readings in dusty, harsh environments.
[ Enclosure ]Custom IP68 enclosure for protection against dust and water ingress, field proven over several years of operation.
[ Connectivity ]Sigfox and cellular communication options, with seamless integration into existing SCADA and automation systems.
[ Power ]Optional solar power for remote and off-grid installations.
[ Flexible fit ]Compatible with virtually any silo size or configuration, vertical or horizontal installation, and suited to cement silos and fluids such as molasses and minerals.
[ Options ]Optional temperature and humidity sensing.

Benefits

Delivery efficiency

Plan deliveries around real stock levels and cut unnecessary trips.

Increased safety

Remove the need to climb silos for manual level checks.

Stock quality control

Keep an accurate, continuous record of what is in each silo.

Cost savings

Reduce shortages, emergency orders and wasted material.

Peace of mind

Automatic alerts warn you before a silo runs low.

Customer retention

Suppliers can offer managed replenishment from live data.

How you deploy the system

Step 1Contact EED to discuss your operation, silo types and inventory needs.
Step 2We agree a solution and schedule installation at a convenient time.
Step 3Our team installs the level sensor on your silos.
Step 4The system is calibrated and tested against known levels.
Step 5Alerts and monitoring preferences are configured for your team.
Step 6You begin monitoring inventory in real time, with ongoing support from EED.

Industries and applications

AgricultureFeed mills, pig farms, dairy farms, poultry operations, grain storage and slurry storage: accurate real time feed and grain inventory with fewer manual inspections.
IndustrialPolymers and plastics, molasses, cement and biomass: dependable monitoring of powders, pellets, aggregates and other bulk materials.

Deploy a silo monitoring system

We size, supply, install and support the system for your site. Contact us for more information and to discuss deploying a silo monitoring system →


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