Silo management. Simply ideal.
The right temperature measurement for every storage application
The digitization of older silos often begins with an assessment of the existing measurement and automation technology. This process involves evaluating which components can continue to be used and where replacement is economically justified. During modernization, analog sensor technology, outdated data acquisition systems, and proprietary communication solutions are often replaced with more advanced technologies designed to meet future requirements.
A key step in digitization is the integration of previously separate measurement and process data so that it can be accessed by higher-level systems. To achieve this goal, sensor technology, data acquisition, visualization, and communication systems are interconnected step by step. Modern technologies such as Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) create new opportunities for end-to-end connectivity all the way down to the field level. These steps are planned and implemented as part of a customized engineering concept that takes into account both the existing infrastructure and future requirements for the plant.
Single measured values merely provide a momentary snapshot. Only through the continuous acquisition, archiving, and analysis of temperature and process data can developments in stored material be tracked as well as evaluated over extended periods. That way, measures can be planned, documented, and traced based on reliable data.
In addition, silo management provides the foundation for seamless documentation of storage conditions. This supports quality management systems, audits, and the implementation of HACCP concepts. Relevant process and temperature data remains continuously available and fully traceable.