Ingenuity has always been a job requirement in the roller coaster world of farming. Countless breakthroughs in safety, productivity, storage and distribution have occurred because a problem needed solving.
Now, as established seasonal patterns defy expectations, being prepared to deal with change can mean the difference between success and failure.
If your customers are equipment manufacturers, agribusiness suppliers or family farmers, assessing, anticipating and preparing for variations is bigger than ever.

So…can climate change generate profits? Let’s say Yes.

No matter the conditions, people still gotta eat. Unless we plan to settle on a diet of bug protein and seaweed pellets, farm-based food production must adapt and thrive. Understanding what your customers are facing, and how Pelco products can help, makes you a valuable partner. Whether they’re producing steak or salad, apples, butter or almond milk, new tools and systems require the right components, timers and controls from an informed, trusted supplier.

Hydroponic farming

This post includes a “problems solved” section with examples of delay on make timers, percentage timers and 24/7 timing controls at work.

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There’s also useful reference and links presenting topics and trends of concern to farming businesses at all levels.

Seeing these changes as opportunities to help solve new problems promotes development of new tools and systems. For farmers, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers, being informed, prepared and flexible is more important than ever to put food on the table and money in the bank.

High tunnel raspberries. Climate-controlled hoop house farming protects crops from heat, frost, drought and pests.

Problems solved, continuing developments, home-grown ingenuity

PERCENTAGE TIMERS Select cycle length and set adjustable “On” time as a percentage of the total cycle from 1% to 99%
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CLEAR CHAFF To prevent overheating in high-volume, high-efficiency combines and harvesting machines, recycle timer controls fans to blow out chaff, 10 seconds per minute. Also clear residues, dust and debris during tilling, seeding, planting, weeding.

FLUID CONDITIONS    For irrigation and fertilization systems, indoors or outdoors. Percentage timers deliver required amount of nutrients as percentage of water or time. Adjust percentage as growing conditions or growth stages change.

Growing cannabis in climate-controlled facility.

DAILY/WEEKLY Programmable and resettable timer for 24/7 operations
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CLIMATE CONTROLLER Manage various functions in climate-controlled, indoor greenhouses and animal facilities. Set 24-hour lighting cycles, HVAC, water pumps, drainage systems. Reset as needed.

Keeping chickens comfortable and safe with multiple functions running.

DELAY ON MAKE TIMERS Manage sequencing of multiple loads to prevent overdraw, overheating and electrical failure.
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Airotronics TGCD
Airotronics THCU

PROTECT SYSTEMS To prevent electrical overload in large buildings or complex systems, DOM timers stagger sequencing of pumps, compressors, fans, motors, lights, and more.

FIGURING IT OUT? RESETTABLE MULTIFUNCTION TIMERS offer multiple options for experimentation, functional assessment and system trials.
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Check out Farmshow for lots of DIY and “made it myself” solutions!

Thanks for the shout-out! North Carolina’s Living Web Farms is another great source for trending topics and hands-on learning. This post includes a few applications using the “extremely versatile” Peltec 102 Repeat Cycle Timer at work in various trials, as well as in an overheating alarm system. The author also mentions a digital programmable weekly timer we offer as the Peltec 619. They’re using these in their biochar facility to manage heat and control ventilation.

Know your customers and what are they dealing with: See these links for farming and agribusiness planning affected by climate

Washington wheat: big harvest, big business.

Timers control food dispensing in fish farm

Airotronics and Peltec are two divisions of Pelco Component Technologies, a trusted manufacturer and distributor of electrical and electronic components. Across the US and around the world, OEMs, engineers and product designers choose components from Pelco to control electricity and make things happen at the right time. We call it Putting Power to Work.

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According to ISO, the International Organization for Standardization “creates documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose.”
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These real and measurable benefits translate to product consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction, as well as operational efficiency, environmental performance, and health and safety in the workplace.
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Having met the ISO requirements, Pelco Component Technologies may now include the ISO 9001:2015 certification in our products and communications. We also look forward to adding the ISO banner to the flag collection at our breezy Cazenovia hilltop.
Pelco headquarters and manufacturing are located in Cazenovia, NY, from which the company operates seven commercial divisions: Airotronics Timers and Controls, Flexcon Flexible Test Connectors, PelcoEMS Contract Manufacturing, Trimax Circuit Protectors, Peltec Timers and Controls, STK Electronics Capacitors and SchleicherUSA Automation and Safety Solutions.
President Peter Kip, Jr is excited about this official step forward and acknowledges the efforts of all team members. Customers and clients are encouraged to request a plant visit, and continue to expect “all the best” from Pelco Component Technologies.
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Ask about turnkey or consignment circuit board assembly with surface mount and through hole technologies. Simple or complex cable and wire harness production is also a specialty.

PCB ASSEMBLY

Fully Automated SMT Production Lines
Through Hole/Hand Assembly
Quick Turn Prototype Runs
Small through High Volume Production Runs

CABLE and HARNESS ASSEMBLY

Wire Strip and Crimp
Full Harness Assembly
Quick Turn Prototype Runs
Small Assemblies through  Large Production Runs

MECHANICAL and INTEGRATED ASSEMBLY

Electronic and Mechanical Assemblies
Sub-Assemblies
Conformal Coating and Encapsulation Services
Box Builds and Final Assembly

ELECTRICAL TESTING

PCB Functional Testing
Customer Designed and Specified Testing
Computerized Testing
Functional Testing for Wire Harness and Final Assemblies

ENGINEERING SERVICES and SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

PCB Design, Microcontrollers
Hardware and Software Development
Approval Processes
Component Sourcing, Consulting
Contract Purchasing Services: Consignment or Turnkey

Not satisfied with your current supplier? Check out Pelmax. Even if you think there’s no reason to change, give us a chance to offer you more: services, quality, timing, delivery. Send back our RFQ form and see how we stack up.
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Pelmax Electronic Manufacturing Services is a division of Pelco Component Technologies, a trusted manufacturer and distributor of electrical and electronic components. Across the US and around the world, OEMs, engineers and product designers choose components from Pelco to control electricity and make things happen at the right time. We call it Putting Power to Work.

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Friends of Lorenzo is a non-profit group of dedicated individuals interested in preserving the Lorenzo mansion and grounds, a unique New York State Historic Site and a true gem located at the south end of Cazenovia Lake. The site includes the historic mansion dating to 1808, a schoolhouse in operation from 1815 to 1931, and colorful gardens. Administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Central Region, Lorenzo State Historic Site is one of 36 State Historic Sites located across New York State. With generous support from the community and the Friends, Lorenzo presents educational and arts programming and entertaining events year-round.

Pelco Component Technologies supports historical institutions, and encourages future innovations through reliable, versatile products, responsive engineering and informed customer service.

We’re glad the 21st amendment allows us to toast 21st century breakthroughs.

Cheers Lorenzo and Friends! Here’s our program ad.

Pelco’s Single Source Advantage means extensive component lines with the promise of quality, service, value and trust, across the board. Pelco Component Technologies is the best source for many components and many customers.
We are proudly Putting Power to Work worldwide with components from Cazenovia, New York.

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Exciting enough!

When boring is better. Facing extreme weather, challenging terrain or heavy use, drivers press on, hoping for normal. When nothing drastic happens it’s because circuit protectors are doing their job. Trucks keeps running, lights stay on, anchors come up, lift gates lift, and millions of folks carry on safely and get their jobs done.

Flashers and lights working as expected.

Six hair-raising hours of sleet! What makes it bearable? Steady current to lights and instruments –– not to mention the auxiliary heater!

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High amperage thermal circuit breakers for automotive aftermarket

Circuit protectors and circuit breakers provide resettable and reusable replacement or alternative to standard fuses or fusible links. By reacting predictably to specific voltage conditions they cut power to protect wiring, solenoids and auxiliary motors, allowing you to keep the show on the road…or off the road, if that’s where the show is!

Use in fuse blocks, wiring panels and QC mounts

• Type 1 Auto reset : Once tripped, these will reset, or cycle, as the internal elements cool, indicating normal operating state.
• Type 2 Modified reset : aka trip and hold, these remain in “open” state until removal of power allows the breaker to reset.
• Type 3 Manual reset : Internal structure and case design incorporates lever or pushbutton to reset after trip event.

Choose Trimax automotive circuit protection for transportation, marine, emergency and off-road vehicles

MX31 MANUAL or AUTO RESET CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
5-50 amp circuit protection
12-24VDC automotive applications
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MX32 MANUAL or AUTO RESET CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
5-50 amp circuit protection
Industry color coded for amperage
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MX36-GCA HIGH-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER – SURFACE MOUNT
25-200amp Circuit Protection
Type III manual reset, and Type I auto reset
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MX36-GCB HIGH-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER – PANEL MOUNT
25-200amp Circuit Protection
Type III manual reset, and Type I auto reset
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MX38 MANUAL or AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER
5–50 amp, 14VDC; 28VDC
SAE Standard J553
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MX39 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER
5-50amp circuit protection
Type I and Type III 12–28VDC, Type II 12VDC
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Circuit protection for appliances
General purpose circuit protection
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Contact us for the Trimax solution and knowledgeable engineering assistance guided by your application.
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You’ll be Putting Power to Work with sturdy, trusted Trimax automotive circuit protectors, and more from Pelco Component Technologies.

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Keri oversees the operations and policies of the Pelco accounting department, including management and execution of transactions, reporting, and accounting compliance in both local and international markets. Thanks to her background in accounting, finance and analytics, and her experience in global logistics management, Keri’s accomplishments enhance Pelco’s success.
Like so many in our Cazenovia headquarters, she loves living in Central New York and treasures time at home with family.

Well done, Keri!

Across the US and around the world, components from Pelco control electricity to make things happen at the right time. We call it Putting Power to Work.

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Whether they know it or not, performers, tour wranglers, stage managers and sound designers rely on components from Pelco to “get the show on the road” and “bring down the house”. Time delay relays, controls, circuit protectors, switches, capacitors and current sensors from Pelco Component Technologies are Putting Power to Work in venues across the country.
When the show absolutely must go on, our customers count on Pelco products to make things happen at the right time. Especially during great performances in the middle of nowhere!

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Ms. Rutherford’s previous responsibilities included both long-term planning and day-to-day management of operations, budgets, policies and programs for major manufacturers with international marketing and distribution.
Keri brings 12 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis and 6 years in supply chain logistics. As Pelco continues to develop distribution and manufacturing opportunities, her skills will benefit our customers as well as our company.
Outside the office Keri focuses free time on her family, including four children. Welcome, Keri!
Across the US and around the world, OEMs, engineers and product designers choose components from Pelco to control electricity and make things happen at the right time. We call it Putting Power to Work.

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Time delay relays, controls, circuit protectors, switches, capacitors and current sensors from Pelco Component Technologies deliver dependable “concert support” in venues big and small.
From soundboards to stage lights, HVAC systems to coffee brewers, we’re Putting Power to Work for artists and audiences.
At Pelco we celebrate the hard work and creative thinking that leads to great innovations, and makes a difference in communities and lives. Bravo, Nelson Odeon, for rocking our world!

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