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HAYTECH solution
What options are available to me if there's no internet at my barn?
The HAYTECH mobile base station can utilize the mobile network (2G and 4G) to directly transmit data measured by the probes to your application, eliminating the necessity for an internet network.
What is the function of the base station?
The base station serves a crucial function in the HAYTECH solution. It acts as an intermediary between your temperature measurement probes and your monitoring application. It facilitates the transfer of data collected from bales to the cloud, enabling you to access it on your smartphone.
Do you provide on-site installation services for the equipment?
Our HAYTECH system is designed to be Plug and Play. Just create an account, plug in the base station, and position the probes in bales. Should you require assistance, a consultant will be on hand to guide you.
Can the system operate in any geographical area?
Indeed, our coverage extends worldwide, with customers spanning across the globe.
Can HAYTECH system lower concentrated food costs?
Yes, HAYTECH supports you in better controlling the quality of your forage, which can lead to significant savings on your annual budget allocated to concentrated food.
Our application HAYTECH Insight Service
Can I track the live progress of my forage quality over time?
Yes, you can monitor the live progress of your forage quality and nutritional value over time using the HAYTECH feed value indicator in the HAYTECH Insight Service.
Can I customize alert levels according to my preferences?
Yes, the application allows for the customization of alert levels to suit your specific requirements. You can adjust these levels to adapt to varying risks and conditions.
Are notifications configurable to meet my needs?
Absolutely. HAYTECH insight service offers configurable notifications, ensuring that you receive alerts tailored to the risks and situations you deem important.
Can I personalize other settings besides notifications and alert levels?
Yes, the HAYTECH insight service allows for extensive customization of settings. This includes configurations related to notifications, alert levels, user permissions, and more, providing you with full control over your monitoring environment.
Does the HAYTECH Insight service support mapping of individual storage areas?
Yes, you can map each storage area within your facility with precision, enabling efficient management and organization of your resources.
How can I quickly access the temperature history tracking?
With just a single click, you can open the temperature history tracking feature within the HAYTECH system. This allows for effortless monitoring and analysis of temperature trends for individual forage bales.
Our Probes
Is there a guarantee on your hay monitoring probes?
All our probes come with a service contract covering maintenance, replacement, and recycling throughout their entire life cycle. This ensures you have a consistently functional system at all times.
Can the probes be easily installed in hay bales?
Absolutely, specifically designed for quick and snag-free installation in hay bales.
Can you directly check the temperature on the HAYTECH probes?
To ensure robustness and extend the lifespan of our HAYTECH probes, we’ve chosen not to feature direct temperature displays on the probes themselves. However, you have the convenience of monitoring the temperature measured by each probe anytime and from anywhere through your intuitive application.
Is calibration required for the probes?
Our digital probes eliminate the need for calibration, offering a substantial advantage over analog probes that experience significant temperature drift over time. You can rely on consistently accurate data without the need for calibration.
How to retrieve the probes before putting the bale in the mixer?
The probes are made to be seen so they are not forgotten inside the bale. You just grab them and stick them out.
Do the probes measure moisture levels?
No, they do not. However, moisture is not the determining factor for quantifying microbial activity. Temperature monitoring is more pertinent for preventing fire hazards and assessing variations in hay nutritional value.
Hay management
Does checking hay bale temperature right after baling and waiting for it to drop before field pickup reduce storage degradation and fire risk?
Yes, measuring hay bale temperature post-baling and allowing it to cool helps minimize degradation during storage and lowers the risk of fire. This process, known as “curing” or “cooling,” prevents moisture retention and potential issues like mold growth and nutrient loss. Adopting this practice contributes to maintaining hay quality and safety in storage. However, even when bales are stored after cooling down, the storage conditions and the stacking process can initiate a second fermentation cycle. This secondary cycle has the potential to compromise hay quality or pose fire risks, similar to the initial fermentation cycle.
What moisture content from windrowing to baling is recommended?
It is recommended to have a moisture content of less than 14% when baling. It’s essential to note that moisture is not the sole determinant for preventing hay heating during storage. While the recommended moisture level is crucial, other factors such as nutritional content and storage conditions play significant roles in ensuring safe storage.
How HAYTECH system can be installed in the fields?
It is very simple to insatal in fields as well. Probes can be placed on the bales, and a base station equipped with a solar panel allows real-time access to the situation on the field. This eliminates the need to operate from within a building.
What density is considered "high density" for round hay bales?
The classification of hay bales as “high density” can vary, but it is generally acknowledged that a density of 12 to 20 pounds of hay per cubic foot (lb/ft³) falls within the high-density range for round hay bales. This classification is determined by the compression and tightness of the baled hay. Various factors, including the type of forage, baling equipment, and bale size, can influence this density. Higher density bales are often preferred for their efficiency in storage, transport, and feeding, as they contain more forage per unit volume. It’s important to note that specific recommendations may vary based on regional practices and the type of forage being baled.
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