Yes, they connect to any LoRaWAN or MQTT infrastructure (Kerlink, Cisco, Milesight, MultiTech, etc.) for flexible integration with existing SCADA systems.
Poultry House Temperature & Vibration Monitoring (Ventilation Fan Motors)
Avoids breakdowns, ensures
Temperature
Vibration
Quick Overview
| Problem | Poultry houses rely on continuous ventilation to control temperature, humidity, dust, and ammonia. Fan motor overheating, bearing wear, belt slippage, or imbalance can cause sudden airflow loss—leading to heat stress, disease risk, or mass mortality before operators can react. |
| Solution | Sensa.io’s wireless temperature and vibration sensors continuously monitor ventilation fan motor health, detecting early mechanical and thermal anomalies to ensure uninterrupted airflow and animal welfare. |
| Value | Improved animal welfare • Reduced mortality risk • Lower maintenance cost • Stable production |
| ATEX | Typically non-ATEX; ATEX-certified vibration & temperature sensor variants available for dusty feed or litter handling areas |
The Operational Challenge
Modern poultry production depends on tightly controlled environmental conditions.
Ventilation systems must manage:
- Heat generated by animal density
- Humidity from respiration
- Ammonia from manure
- Dust from litter and feed
Critical failure modes include:
- Motor overheating due to overload or poor cooling
- Bearing degradation from continuous operation
- Belt wear or slippage reducing fan speed
- Dust buildup increasing mechanical resistance
- Electrical faults causing intermittent stoppage
Traditional monitoring relies on:
- Manual temperature readings
- Visual fan inspection
- Reactive maintenance after alarms or animal distress
These methods are insufficient during heatwaves or high-density production periods.
Why Temperature & Vibration Monitoring Matter
Temperature and vibration together provide a complete view of fan motor health.
Continuous monitoring enables operators to:
- Detect overheating before thermal shutdown or fire risk
- Identify bearing wear weeks before failure
- Detect belt slippage and imbalance early
- Maintain stable airflow across all barns
Stable ventilation directly impacts animal welfare, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and mortality rates.
Sensa.io Solution
Sensa.io delivers a wireless fan motor monitoring solution designed for harsh poultry house environments.
Core Components
Temperature Sensor
Mounted on motor casing to detect overheating, overload, or cooling failure.
Vibration Sensor
Measures acceleration and frequency patterns to identify bearing wear, imbalance, misalignment, and belt issues.
Wireless Communication
Supports LoRaWAN, Modbus, and MQTT, ensuring reliable connectivity across large barns.
Installation & Power
Battery-powered clamp-on installation — no wiring, no production disruption.
Operational Benefits
- Prevents sudden ventilation loss
- Reduces mortality and heat stress
- Enables predictive maintenance
- Improves energy efficiency
- Reduces emergency interventions
Results and ROI
ATEX Compliance and Safety
Where required, Sensa.io sensors support:
- ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
- Ex ia IIIC T135°C Db (Dust Zones 20–22)
- IECEx certification
This enables safe monitoring near dusty feed handling, litter processing, or storage areas.
Integration and compatibility
| Protocols | LoRaWAN, Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT, REST API |
| Systems | Poultry house controllers, barn management software, SCADA |
| Deployment | Single-barn or multi-site dashboards |
| Cybersecurity | AES-128 encrypted communication |
FAQ - Common Questions
Are Sensa.io sensors compatible with any gateway or network?
What ATEX certifications apply to Sensa.io devices?
All hazardous-area models are certified Ex II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb and IECEx approved for Zones 0–2.
What is the typical battery life?
Up to 10 years at 15-minute intervals, depending on signal strength and environment.
How are the sensors integrated into existing systems?
Through standard protocols — LoRaWAN, Modbus, MQTT, REST API — no proprietary middleware needed.
How does predictive maintenance reduce OPEX?
Early anomaly detection reduces emergency interventions by 30–40 %, extends equipment life and lowers energy costs.
What does the Sensa.io Valve Position Sensor actually measure?
The device detects real-time valve position states—open, closed, or intermediate—with high accuracy. It continuously sends this information wirelessly to your monitoring dashboard.
Can this sensor detect partial valve movement or stuck valves?
Yes. The sensor identifies irregular patterns such as partial movement, delayed response, or stuck valves, enabling early maintenance before failure occurs.
Is this sensor suitable for manual, motorized, and actuated valves?
Yes. It supports a wide range of valve types including ball, gate, butterfly, actuator-driven, and manual valves.
How fast does it update the valve position?
You can configure the reporting interval—from seconds to minutes—depending on your operational and battery needs.
How long does installation take?
Most installations take under 10 minutes. The sensor mounts using brackets or clamps without modifying existing valves.
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