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Grain silo

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Grain silo

Overview

Barley is stored in malt houses in silos up to 20 metres high before it is processed into malt for production of beer. Filling the silos generates a lot of dust and the material cone geometry constantly changes during the filling and emptying process. A reliable indication of the level ensures the smooth operation by sending signals corresponding to the level or possible limit levels of the grain.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring Point
Silo
Medium
Grain
Measuring Range
20 m
Temperature
-40 … +50 °C
Pressure
0 … 0 bar

Challenges

  • Strong dust generation during filling, tank geometry, bulk solid surface geometry

Benefits

  • Reliable: Reliable measurement independent of the medium
  • Cost effective: Better utilisation of silo capacity and product through reliable measurement
  • User friendly: Simple calibration

Recommended Products

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Wireless & Connectivity

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Software & Monitoring

VEGA Inventory System
Software

VEGA Inventory System

Inventory System

VEGA Inventory System (VIS) is a web-based software for real-time data acquisition, visualization, and logistics management of inventory levels in storage tanks and silos. Companies can manage their inventories proactively, ensuring greater flexibility in delivery schedules, expanding optimization options, and reducing stock discrepancies. Precise, real-time visualization of stocks allows deviations to be quickly identified, minimizing financial impact. The system combines reliable VEGA measurement technology for liquids and bulk solids with secure cloud-based or on-premises software, providing the basis for intelligent and strategic decisions for optimal inventory management. VIS supports both internal inventory monitoring and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) applications, where suppliers manage customer stock replenishment using real-time level data.

  • Real-time inventory monitoring across all connected storage locations via web browser or mobile app
  • Four visualization modes — Chart, Graphic, Map, and Trend — for comprehensive stock visibility
  • Color-coded traffic light status system (green/yellow/red) for instant stock level assessment

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