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AUTOMATED DAIRY SYSTEM MONITORING WITH WIN-911 PRO ALARM NOTIFICATION SOFTWARE
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
- Sensors - Humidity Sensors
- Sensors - Temperature Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Agriculture
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
The Challenge
For automated dairy systems, maintaining precise environmental conditions is essential; the products (cheeses, milk, butter, ice cream, etc.) are temperature sensitive. Whether during the high-heat phases of bacteria removal and pasteurization or the refrigeration of finished products, a change in temperature can render an entire batch unusable.
The Customer
Wapsie Valley Creamery
About The Customer
Founded in 1906, the Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc., in Independence, Iowa, has been producing dairy consumables for four generations. They manufacture a variety of lactose and whey products—American cheeses in particular—for customers across th
The Solution
The Wapsie Valley Creamery approached WIN-911 for comprehensive, reliable alarm notification software that would enable them to remotely monitor the refrigeration system 24/7.
Data Collected
Alarms For Automated Applications, Facility Health Status, Fridge Temperature, Temperature, Waste Management Cost
Operational Impact
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