Agriculture & animals
Farm ventilation automation
Use conditions at crop level to plan more responsive greenhouse ventilation.
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The application in practice
Taking the manual work out of greenhouse ventilation
A closer look at the challenge, the monitoring approach and the outcome described in Monnit’s application guide.
The challenge
Smart Farm Innovations wanted to help small farms manage greenhouse ventilation without repeatedly leaving other jobs to adjust fans and roll-up sides. The design needed to suit agricultural conditions and budgets.
The monitoring setup
Crop-level temperature and humidity sensors fed measurements through an ALTA gateway to iMonnit. A custom electrical control system used relays, timed actions and manual overrides to operate ventilation equipment in stages.
The reported outcome
Monnit describes an installation controlling fans and roll-up sides across eight greenhouses. The approach reduced routine manual adjustments while giving farmers remote visibility. Motor controls, protection and overrides were part of the engineered installation.
Case-study information and photography: Monnit. Reported results relate to the installation described; your project’s design and results will depend on its requirements.
A practical starting point
Zrozumcie, działajcie.
Where to start
Start in a representative growing bay. Measure the crop environment and compare it with fan operation, vent position and the outdoor conditions recorded by your team.
A change worth investigating
Heat builds up while ventilation is expected to run.
Example scenario. Set limits and timing for your own site.Turn the alert into action
Check fans, vents and their power supply. Confirm the crop response before adjusting the operating schedule.
Build your system
Measurements to consider
Use these as a shortlist. The right model depends on the range, environment, installation and accuracy you need.
Temperatura
Follow heating, cooling and storage conditions over time. Match the probe range and calibration to your application.
Explore czujniki →Wilgotność
Track relative humidity and compare changes with room conditions, occupancy or ventilation.
Explore czujniki →Zmierzacz prądu
Compare electrical current patterns with known equipment operating states. Use a qualified installer.
Explore czujniki →Plan for the real environment
Before you start
What matters for this application
Fan and vent automation requires compatible controls and safe electrical installation. Agree how the system behaves if power or communications fail.
How do the sensors connect?
ALTA sensors need a compatible gateway, internet connection and monitoring software. Suitable Wi-Fi models connect through a compatible Wi-Fi network. Confirm radio frequency, coverage and power arrangements at the actual installation points before choosing equipment.
Odkrywaj bramy →How quickly will an alert arrive?
Timing depends on sensor settings, reporting intervals, connectivity and notification rules. Email, SMS and voice options vary by service and plan. Test a controlled event, check that the nominated person receives it and confirm what happens if a device stops reporting.
Understand software and alerts →What should we prepare for a pilot?
Bring a site plan, the equipment or spaces to monitor, expected conditions, required accuracy and the names of the people who respond. Agree a trial period and a review date. Compare sensor readings with an appropriate reference and document any gaps in coverage or response.
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