Automated technology for post-harvest potato storage climate control

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What is the purpose of the control panel in a post-harvest potato storage?

(Sponsored)  The control panel’s main purpose is to control the ventilation, humidification, and refrigeration systems. A control panel can modify the climate inside the building, providing the optimal environment for the potato to maintain maximum quality for the duration of the storage season.

A quality control panel should regulate the climate for high humidity and adequate ventilation to remove the effects of respiration. A storage manager’s goal is to keep the potatoes “happy and healthy” – as well as reduce respiration, evaporation, and transpiration.

How can a fully-automated control panel provide peace of mind for the storage season?

Beyond the basic functions of the control panel — full automation uses data from sensors within the storage to control equipment, which maintains the internal climate of the storage. Paired with quality equipment, the panel can maintain internal storage climate independent of outside conditions.

Agri-Stor Company’s Agri-Star Panel is equipped with full automation to provide this peace of mind. There are multiple models to choose from to provide the proper environmental control of specific storage needs.

Which features highlight an intuitive Control Panel’s cutting edge technology?

The Agri-Star Panel automates operation and responds to conditions in the storage. Functions like fan speed and ramp rates can be fully automated, based on the needs of the product in storage.

Due to its ability to report shrinkage — it can help a storage manager determine the best operational parameters to reduce shrink, manage disease, and increase efficiency.

The Agri-Star can also be programmed to determine the most efficient source of cooling, reduce power consumption, and optimize system functions.

The Agri-Star Panel stands out against the competition due to its advanced design for customization. The panel has the capability of 100+ sensors and controls.

Its NEW User Interface has innovative advancements for ease of use. For example: the “controls icons” are fully backed by phrases and complete sentences. Menus are spelled out for complete clarification, rather than merely showing an icon or abbreviation.

The Agri-Star eliminates guess-work and confusion during panel operation. Check out the new Agri-Star UI features at: https://agri-stor.com/Agri-Star User Interface.

The Agri-Star’s intuitive App provides full access to the storage environment from anywhere, with an internet connection. It has the ability to actually control all equipment that is connected to the panel. Fan speed, temperature settings, CO2 purges, and even bay lights are examples of what can be controlled with the Agri-Star App.

For more information on the Agri-Star Control Panel, visit: www.agri-stor.com

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