Barn Owl Wireless VS Traditional Grain Store Management

Barn Owl Wireless is eligible for FETF117

Traditional grain store management relies heavily on regular checks, manual readings and being in the right place at the right time.

Barn Owl Wireless brings monitoring, control and crop information together in one system, giving you a clearer picture of what is happening inside your store without the need for constant manual intervention.

From continuous crop monitoring and automatic fan control to remote access, alerts and historical data, see how Barn Owl Wireless compares with a more traditional approach to grain store management.

Feature
Barn Owl Wireless
Traditional Management
Crop monitoring
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Continuously monitors crop conditions throughout the grain store
Traditional Management
× Relies on periodic manual temperature checks to understand crop conditions
Remote access
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ View grain store conditions from your phone, tablet or computer wherever you are
Traditional Management
× Requires someone to physically visit the store to check crop conditions
Fan control
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Can automatically control cooling fans using live crop and ambient conditions
Traditional Management
× Fans are typically operated manually based on periodic checks and operator judgement
Cooling opportunities
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Can respond whenever suitable cooling conditions occur, including overnight
Traditional Management
! Short or unexpected periods of suitable cooling air can easily be missed
Alerts and warnings
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Automatically alerts you when monitored conditions move outside your chosen limits
Traditional Management
× Problems may remain unnoticed until the crop is next manually inspected
Energy efficiency
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Helps fans operate when conditions are most beneficial, reducing unnecessary running
Traditional Management
! Fans may run when conditions are less effective or remain running longer than necessary
Records and trends
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Stores monitoring data so you can view trends, track performance and export records
Traditional Management
! Records depend on measurements being manually taken, recorded and maintained
Time and labour
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Reduces routine store visits, manual readings and time spent operating cooling equipment
Traditional Management
× Requires regular visits to inspect the crop, record temperatures and operate equipment
Health and safety
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Reduces unnecessary time spent around grain heaps, fans and electrical equipment
Traditional Management
! Regular manual monitoring can require more frequent access to grain stores and equipment
Multiple stores
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Monitor multiple stores, zones and locations from one online system
Traditional Management
× Each store or location must usually be visited and checked individually
Response to problems
Barn Owl Wireless
✓ Live monitoring helps identify developing hot spots or changing conditions sooner
Traditional Management
! Changes may only become apparent during the next scheduled inspection

Barn Owl Wireless is designed to take the guesswork and routine workload out of grain store management.

By continuously monitoring conditions and giving you the option to automatically control cooling equipment, it helps you react sooner, make better-informed decisions and spend less time carrying out routine checks.

Whether you manage a single grain store or multiple sites, Barn Owl Wireless gives you one clear view of your stored crop, wherever you are.

Learn more about Barn Owl Wireless here