SmartStor controller wins Certificate of Merit at Lamma 2016
Lamma 16, the first major farming event of the year took place between January 20-21, with record numbers of visitors, and exhibitors covering 1,000,000 sq ft of exhibition space.
The event’s annual Innovation Awards took into consideration numerous exciting product launches which were finally shortlisted down. After further judging, the Awards Ceremony took place with Crop Systems achieving “Certificate of Merit in Best Product or Innovation in Technology” for their SmartStor controller.
Launched last November, the controller offers complete communication with your storage facility, enabling the store manager to monitor anywhere, anytime, via smartphone, tablet, computer or phone. It is fully compatible with any make of existing equipment, incorporating power usage recording and can work ahead to take advantage of low peak energy savings and outside temperatures.
“SmartStor demonstrates a considerable advance in technology – it really does what it says on the tin – being a “potato store in your pocket”; added to that its vast safety features set it apart from anything we’ve done in the past” says Ray Andrews of Crop Systems.
“Agriculture is evolving and farmers are embracing technology into so many elements of their day; by having data and alarms sent directly to their smart phone that’s one less thing to worry about”.
The store manager can monitor and completely control remotely all settings. Data is fully downloadable for farm assurance in varying formats, can be emailed at pre-determined times, or displayed on demand, complete with a 2-way information diary.
Added to this a key feature is the “SmartRespons lone worker system” which covers one of the many safety issues on farms today. With the majority of store managers entering the store alone, it issues an alarm and visual alert if the worker fails to log out within a specified period.
Ray Andrews concluded saying that “We are thrilled to have been awarded the Certificate of Merit by Lamma, especially with the record number of entries this year. Recognition encourages continued dedication in developing control systems for the future.”
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