- Segments
- Process Industry
- Agroindustry
Optimizing control and productivity for agricultural industrial processes
Integrated solutions designed to streamline agribusiness operations
Our PLCs are engineered to enhance efficiency and productivity by automating and integrating critical processes such as transportation, storage, condition monitoring, and grain treatment, delivering smarter operations and superior outcomes.
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Projects and solutions for the sector
Modernization of the Bianchini unit
Altus was responsible for modernizing a company unit for extracting vegetable oils, producing bran and biodiesel from soybean processing.
Protected Cultivation Solution
Altus products were used in an atmospheric control solution for greenhouses responsible for controlling the air conditioning and irrigation processes.
Intelligent crop fertilization
The cutting-edge technology embedded on our products was used to develop a high connectivity solution for the production of NPK fertilizers.
Controlled Atmosphere Chamber
Altus products were used for precise control over the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide used in a Controlled Atmosphere Chamber.
Our solutions for this industry
Irrigation control and grain harvest monitoring
The high embedded technology in the Nexto System's programmable controllers allows for the automation of key processes related to grain cultivation. With a wide variety of I/O point options, the NX series PLCs can control sensors and actuators present in irrigation systems. The processing capacity of Altus products also makes it possible to optimize water consumption based on soil conditions and weather forecasts.
These resources available in the NX series CPUs also enable the application of precise automation architectures for the harvesting process. Nexto PLCs can monitor the maturity stage of grains, increasing efficiency and reducing losses.
Telemetry and remote field control technology
The built-in features of the Nexto PLCs allow them to control a variety of processes in agriculture, such as irrigation and supplementation. These controllers connect to the internet via a 4G modem and USB interface, sending operational data to an SQL database in the cloud using MQTT or OPC UA protocols.
Information can also be accessed directly on your computer through WebServer dashboards, enabling efficient remote operations, faster decision-making, and reduced maintenance travel costs.
Environmental control for greenhouse and livestock management
Managing environmental variables is critical in agribusiness. By using Nexto PLCs in your applications you gain precise control over factors like light intensity, temperature, irrigation, humidity, and CO2 levels, fostering ideal growth conditions in greenhouses.
This same level of control applies to enclosed environments in poultry, livestock, and swine farming. Nexto PLCs automate ventilation, heating, and cooling systems to maintain optimal conditions for animal health. Sensors connected to the PLCs can also monitor animal well-being, alerting you to health issues or nutritional needs.
Enhanced protection with conformal coating for harsh environments
All Nexto controllers are treated with a conformal coating process, adding an extra layer of protection to circuit boards, connectors, and critical components against environmental hazards.
This extra layer of conservation protects the products against humidity, dust, or conductive particles that may be present in agribusiness environments, acting as an effective protective barrier against moisture, preventing the corrosion of sensitive components.
This investment in durability keeps your operations running smoothly while safeguarding your technology for years to come.
