Effective silo management with digital solutions
Smart farming drives efficiency
Corporates face numerous challenges that can hinder their efficiency and growth. Poor utilisation of silos often leads to fragmented information and inefficiencies. Time-intensive administration tasks consume valuable resources, reducing productivity and slowing down decision-making processes. Additionally, difficulties in forecasting supply needs and planning logistics can result in supply chain disruptions and increased operational costs.
Therefore, effective silo management ensures the quality and quantity of stored materials like grain and feed. WIKA’s IIoT solutions maintain optimal storage conditions, accurately monitor inventory levels, and ensure compliance with regulations, preserving quality and reducing post-harvest losses.
IIoT integration in agriculture provides data-driven insights for enhanced decision-making, resource optimisation, and operational efficiency. Digital Farming solutions improve resource use, streamline operations, and support market delivery by leveraging real-time data and analytics. Smart Farming technologies drive efficiency and reduce losses by applying digital innovations to traditional farming practices.
IIoT smart devices
Strain cell with wireless output signal
- Non-intrusive retrofit thanks to external mounting on silo legs or frames
- Available with sign to LoRaWAN® and Bluetooth® for true wireless connectivity and real-time monitoring
- Temperature compensated measurement to maintain accuracy under fluctuating weather and seasonal conditions
- Low maintenance, as no moving parts and minimal calibration required after installation
- Seamless integration with WIKA’s Silo Manager Platform and other IoT Platforms
LoRaWAN® gateway ethernet and/or cellular
- Collects data from all nearby NETRIS®-F sensors and transmits securely to the WIKA Silo Manager platform
- Provides up to 10km radius of connectivity – ideal for complete farm coverage
- Supports Ethernet, Cellular, and optional Wi-Fi backhaul for reliable operation
- Plug and Play setup thanks to pre-configuration for WIKA Silo Manager with automatic device pairing and onboarding
- Supports hundreds of connected silos per gateway and can be utilised to enable WIKA’s other agri-tech solutions
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