Ripeness sensor data collection is the job of the DA-Meter® Data Concentrator. It is the module that powers the Remote Logger Sensors, collects their readings and sends them to a server you can access online. A single concentrator handles up to six sensors, attached to as many fruit on the tree or in cold storage.
How the DA-Meter® Logger system works
The remote monitoring system consists of two parts:
- the Logger Sensors, which are attached to the fruit and measure the DA Index®, the value that indicates the ripening stage without damaging the fruit;
- the Data Concentrator, which powers the sensors, collects their readings and transmits the data.
The concentrator includes a remote data storage server. The readings of all connected sensors can therefore be viewed from any computer or smartphone connected to the internet, without going to the field or the cold room to download them.
What the concentrator does
Powers the sensors.The Logger Sensors are small and light so as not to disturb the fruit, and they are powered by the concentrator.
Collects the readings.The concentrator receives the readings of all connected sensors and stores them.
Transmits the data.The readings are sent to the remote server, with no need to download them by hand.
Makes the data accessible.On the server you can see the DA Index® trend of each sensor and compare the different measuring points.
Where it is used
In the orchard.A concentrator and a few sensors spread across the orchard let you follow fruit ripening in different positions in the canopy or in different rows. You then know when and where to start harvesting.
In cold storage.Sensors attached to fruit placed at different points in the cold room show whether the fruit keeps ripening during storage and help decide when to empty the room.
In research.For trials on new varieties, rootstocks or growing techniques, the system records continuous, comparable ripening curves.
How many concentrators are needed
Each concentrator handles up to six Logger Sensors. To monitor more points, use several concentrators, each with its own sensors.
If instead you need to measure several fruit that have already been harvested, in the packhouse or in cold storage, the most practical solution is the Logger Case. It contains six reading stations and the concentrator electronics in a single case, ready to be put in place.
Why measure ripeness continuously
Manual measurements are taken once or twice a week and require someone in the field. With sensors connected to the concentrator, readings arrive regularly and without travelling. You immediately see the effects of heat, rain or a temperature change in the cold room. Harvest and storage decisions are then based on today’s data, not last week’s.
Frequently asked questions
Does the concentrator work without the Logger Sensors?
No, it is the management module for the Logger Sensors and must be used with them.
How many sensors can I connect?
Up to six per concentrator.
How do I access the data?
Through the included remote server, accessible online.
How do I request a quote?
Fill in the form below with the number of points you want to monitor and whether the system will be used in the field or in cold storage.
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