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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Airotronics TH3Q
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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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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

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Current Sensors monitor fans in Industrial Drying applications

Drying powdercoated parts

Pharmaceutical drying machine

Industrial dryers, large or small, require the ventilation system to be working properly. If the fans do not come on within 5 seconds when the dryers operate, the Peltec 351 sends a signal to the main control panel to shut the dryers off and flash a warning light.

Current Sensors monitor power supply in UV Light Sterilization settings

Ultraviolet lab sterilization

Sterilizing medical instruments

Systems using ultraviolet light for sterilization of hospital rooms, medical devices and surgical tools require continuous power for expected performance. If the UV light goes out during operation, the Airotronics CS senses the lack of power and shuts the unit down. At the same time, it turns on a warning light and audible alarm.

Peltec 300 Series DIN Rail Current Sensors
Universal input voltage 24VAC to 240VAC, 24VDC. Adjustable settings via onboard pots. Green and red LED indicators. Peltec current sensors have UL and CE approvals and are RoHS compliant. DIN Rail case design ensures easy installation.
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Peltec 332 pdf Toroidal Current Sensor with Sensed Current Adjustment via Potentiometer

Peltec 351 pdf Current Sensor with 5 Current Range options and Adjustable Time Delay

Airotronics CS Series Panel mount Toroidal Current Sensors in Cube case
Over-current, Under-current and High-range current sensors with Relay or Solid state output. Easy single-screw mounting in 2” x 2” or 2.5 x 2.5” cases. Airotronics current sensors have UL approvals and are RoHS compliant.
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Airotronics CS pdf Over-current / under-current sensor with adjustable time delay or factory-fixed time delay and Relay output

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Pelco Component Technologies is proud to be part of this important international event! Hannover Messe 2018 includes extensive keynotes and events, and 500 application examples over 5 days.

With seven brand lines of electronic components and manufacturing services, Pelco’s highly configurable offerings meet the needs of emerging, established and experimental technologies worldwide.

Airotronics Timers and Controls feature relay and solid state timers, sensors and controls, complex microprocessors and custom designs, for installations, systems, appliances and transportation. Airotronics is the definition of Product Integrity, with agency approvals, RoHS compatibility, operational testing, and five decades of customer satisfaction.

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Schleicher safety relays meet DIN ISO 13849 and DIN EN 61062 standards. In addition they fulfill the technical requirements for relay technology with positive driven contacts in accordance with EN 50205. All signals from safety sensors, emergency stop buttons and safety interlocks are safely monitored and comply with the machinery directive 2006/42/EC.

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EGRESS AND EXITS SAFETY RELAYS

Automatic
latching/unlatching, operator interaction, safety mats

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY RELAYS

Stop/start, emergency switches, 2-hand controls, light curtain and laser safety stops

From power plants and factories to manufacturing, transportation and logistics, reliable safety systems are required. Choose SchleicherUSA for proven performance in your safety chain.

SchleicherUSA safety relays can be specified by the following characteristics
• Types of sensors monitored
• Safety function
• Safety category
• Stop category
• Quantity of safety contacts
• Start function

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For additional applications and details, see Building the Safety Chain
Read more about SchleicherUSA, including Timer Relays, Monitor Relays and Automation.
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Test and reset precise settings for lab machines

Airotronics Multifunction Timers are surface mounted, in 2.5” square case, RoHS compliant and totally encapsulated for protection from harsh environments. All Airotronics products receive 100% operational testing before shipping.
Setting of selected timing mode, time delays, and On or Off first is via dipswitches and/or onboard potentiometers.
Multifunction timers give OEMs and designers significant flexibility during product development and prototyping. They are also a sensible choice for one-of-a-kind solutions or custom applications.

Variable liquid mixes of nutrients for hydroponics

MC360 11 Timing Modes, including 2 Dual-time Modes. Time delay settings from 1 second to 100 minutes. Combine to achieve desired time delay. Settings via dipswitch and 2 pots. Includes LED. Download MC360 pdf

Adjustable modes and times for industrial boiler systems

MC363 5 Timing Modes. Time delay settings from 0.1 second to 1023 minutes. Combine to achieve desired time delay. Settings via 2 dispswitch blocks. Includes LED. Download MC363 pdf

MC453 5 Timing Modes, including Percentage. Time delay ranges from 0.1 second to 1023 minutes. Combine to achieve desired time delay. Settings via 2 dispswitch blocks. Download MC453 pdf
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Geese on the golf course? Yuck!

Innovative manufacturers are seeking to meet the demands of farmers, building managers, groundskeepers, municipal planners, parks directors and highway departments to send pests packing. As insects, rodents, birds, even fish invade new areas, opportunities abound to protect crops, residents, structures and landscaping.

Airotronics offers many Repeat Cycle Timers, (aka Recycle Timer, Recycling Timer, Flasher) which generate repeating on / off cycles to power repellent devices at appropriate intervals.

The bigger the city, the bigger the pigeon problem!

In addition to our 2” x 2” cube, you’ll see miniature, round and plug-in housings. Choose from wide input voltages, fixed, adjustable and variable settings, dipswitch, pots or external timing adjustments, .5 to 30Amp output, and On-Off or Off-On.

Check out these three: Timer with Relay, Solid State Timer Microprocessor, AC/DC Wide Voltage Flasher

Peltec also offers Repeat Cycle timers in convenient DIN rail mounting case.

Here’s an example: Dual Time Adjust with ranges .1 second to 100 days.

There goes the neighborhood! When deer move in, trees get stripped, and drivers get worried.

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Your toolkit’s not complete without a versatile multifunction timer.

MC363 Series multifunction timer with five timing modes, dipswitch adjustments, relay output and LED indicator
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MC453 Series multifunction timer with five timing modes, dipswitch adjustments, relay output and 25Amp output current
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MC360 Series multifunction timer with eleven timing modes, dipswitch settings for timing modes, adjustable pots for time delay, relay output and LED indicator
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Get the most out of new ideas with thorough testing during prototyping

Created for OEMs and designers seeking significant flexibility at the prototype stage, MC360 series are extremely versatile. With nine single‑setting timing modes and two dual-setting timing modes available in a single unit, and time delays from 1 to 100 seconds or 1 to 100 minutes, the MC360 series is a cost-effective solution for fine-tuning timing functions in myriad applications.
Offering five timing modes in a single unit and time delay settings from 0.1 second to 1023 minutes, the MC363 series and MC453 series are cost-effective solutions for timed sequencing of functions such as liquid dispensing, moisture purging, stirring, controlled lighting, feed distribution, water and air circulation, and many more.

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Heat sink spans entire base

Set variable time periods from 0.1 second up to 1000 seconds, for any range up to 24 hours. Specify fixed time periods in full seconds or hours. Input voltage ranges 24VAC, 120VAC, 240VAC.

Timers and Timing modes
TH3XKA Repeat Cycle On/Off
TH3XL Interval On Delay
TH3XM Delay On Break (Dry Initiate)
TH3XML Delay On Break (Hot Initiate)
TH3XP Single Shot on Make (Dry Initiate)
TH3XPL Single Shot on Make (Hot Initiate)

Choose TH3X timers for situations requiring 10 Amp continuous current handling and up to 60 Amp AC single-cycle surge handling. These timers are totally encapsulated for protection from harsh environments and receive 100% operational testing before shipping.

Count on Airotronics for reliable controls at reasonable prices. Contact Pelco today and put this new line of 10 amp timers to work in demanding high-power installations.

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Shavings, chips and sawdust are cleared away as the work is done. In commercial applications, the Current Sensor is built into the control panel for cutting tools, saws, routers and more.
An on-board LED indicates sensed current through the toroid. When the current exceeds 1Amp, the relay turns on the fan, with a 1.5hp motor powered by 120VAC line voltage.
Also suitable for woodworking workshop DIY vacuums; look online for how-to articles.

CURRENT SENSOR with RELAY OUTPUT

• Over-current or under-current sensing
• Toroidal sensor
• Current sensor can handle up to 20 amp loads
• Time delays up to 100 seconds

Relay Life Expectancy
Mechanical: Up to 10 million operations
Electrical: 100,000 operations at max. load

Airotronics CS is an over- or under-current sensing control. Toroidal sensing means no break in the power wiring.
The combination of the over current LED, current adjustment, and percentage trip adjustment provides easy, accurate setting.

With innumerable options for our many standard products, we can create an Airotronics control specifically for your product, facility or application. For safety systems or efficiency updates, when you’re Putting Power to Work, build in reliability with Pelco Component Technologies.

Airotronics Current Sensors

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Airotronics TG series Electromechanical Relay Output Timers

Electromechanical relays have existed in simplest form since the invention of the telegraph. In nearly two centuries, their design and function have been massively expanded. The addition of time delay controls significantly refined the capabilities of these workhorse components. Also called Relay Output Timer, in this category the load is transferred by physical action of moving parts, including contacts that open and close. Airotronics TG series relay timers are readily available in a variety of capabilities, and are built to spec for hundreds of manufacturers across North America.

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ELECTROMECHANICAL RELAYS Pros Include

• Typically lower cost than Solid State for an equal capability
• Mechanical contacts offer a wide compatibility with different loads and voltages
• Very low contact resistance with no heat buildup or voltage drop
• Many different contact arrangements including closed without power
• No leakage current in “Off” state
• Typically fails in the open state
• High heat environment causes little or no deration of specs
• Capable of low output capacitance achieving good high frequency performance

ELECTROMECHANICAL RELAYS Cons include

• Limited life cycle (compared to Solid State) dependent upon load
• Contact Bounce
• Generates Electromagnetic Interference
• Line to load isolation is limited to 1,500 to 2,000 Volts RMS range
• Operation is affected by physical shock, vibration, and altitude
• Relatively large signals required to close contacts

Airotronics TH series Solid State Relay Timers

While Solid State Relays have only been around since the 1970s, their performance has improved dramatically in recent years. Also known as Solid State Timers, in this category the load is transferred via semiconductor materials. Essentially a circuit, without moving parts, Airotronics TH series Solid State Relays offer the varied control functions of relay timers with effectively infinite operational life. An example of critical development includes equivalent “On” resistance, which lowers both the value of voltage drop across the device and the size of the heat sink required for a given load.

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SOLID STATE RELAYS Pros include

• Unlimited service life
• No contact bounce or arcing
• No EMI generated during switch cycling
• High Load to Line isolation of 5,000 Volts RMS or higher with Optical isolation
• No moving parts; not affected by physical shock, vibration, or altitude
• Faster switching speeds
• Can synchronize the switching process with a zero crossing of voltage
• Low level control signals
• Silent operation

SOLID STATE RELAYS  Cons include

• Never completely open or “Off”; there is always a leakage current flowing
• Voltage drop in the “On” State
• Generally cost more for the same load capability
• Generally larger for a similar load capability due to the heat sink required
• Generally fail in the shorted condition
• Specifications must be derated in hot environments
• In some cases, minimum load required

The engineering staff at Airotronics Timers and Controls will help you decide which timer makes sense for your application.

If absolute On or Off is required, if surges or spikes are likely, choose from TG series Relay Timers with relay outputs from 2 through 40 Amps. Need silent operation, wide range of input voltages, relatively low power? Choose from TH series Solid State Timers with 1 Amp continuous and 10 Amp Inrush current capability.
This article includes just a few of the determining factors. Contact us for knowledgeable engineering assistance guided by your application. You’ll be Putting Power to Work with reliable relay controls from Airotronics.
Ask about our new series Airotronics TH3X solid state relays with 10 Amp continuous, 60 Amp inrush for high power applications.

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