Multi-Silo Weighing Monitoring System

The Multi-Silo Weighing Monitoring System is designed for centralized management of feed inventory across multiple storage silos in commercial pig farms, poultry farms and integrated livestock production facilities.

Each silo can be equipped with a dedicated weighing module connected to load cells installed beneath the silo support structure. Individual silo weight data is transmitted to the central monitoring computer, allowing operators to view current stock information for each silo as well as combined inventory information.

The system supports feed-stock monitoring, accumulated feed data, alarm management and integration with compatible feeding equipment. It is suitable for new pig farm construction, livestock equipment upgrades and steel structure building projects requiring centralized and traceable feed management.

• Multi-Silo Centralized Monitoring: A single monitoring computer can receive weighing information from multiple feed silos.
• Up to 16 Silo Weighers: The reference system architecture supports communication with a maximum of 16 individual silo weighing modules.
• Current Feed Stock Display: Operators can review individual silo contents and combined feed inventory information.
• Accumulated Feed Counters: Up to 16 counters can be configured for feed quantities, bulk filling data and other accumulated measurements.
• Alarm Management: Individual counter alarms can warn of low silo stock, insufficient supply rate or abnormal stock loss.
• Feed Ingredient Management: The reference controller supports configuration of up to 8 feed ingredients.
• Historical Overview: Weekly data overviews support operational analysis and feed-management decisions.
• Power-Failure Memory: Stored settings are retained if mains power is interrupted.
• Expandable Farm Integration: The weighing system can be linked with compatible feed management computers and feed weighers.
• Suitable for Commercial Farms: Designed for centralized feed-storage management in large-scale livestock production environments.

• Central Weighing Computer: Receives and processes weighing data from multiple silo weighing modules.
• Silo Weighing Modules: Installed for individual silos and responsible for collecting load-cell measurement data.
• Load Cells: Installed at silo load-bearing points to measure the mechanical weight of the silo and stored feed.
• Load Cell Mounting Assemblies: Provide controlled force transfer between silo support legs and weighing sensors.
• Communication Network: Connects individual silo weighing modules with the central controller.
• Display and Keypad: Provides local access to silo stock, counters, alarm information and system settings.
• Optional Remote Display: Allows current silo contents to be viewed at an additional installation point.
• Optional Farm Management Interface: Enables connection with compatible feeding and farm-management systems.

Load cells installed beneath the support points of each feed silo continuously respond to changes in the total supported weight. The individual silo weighing module receives these signals and calculates the current silo weight.

Weight information from each silo is transmitted through the communication network to the central weighing computer. The controller organizes the measurements by silo and provides individual and combined inventory information.

Accumulated counters can be used to register feed quantities and bulk deliveries. Alarm limits can also be assigned to selected counters so that abnormal conditions such as low stock, insufficient feed supply rate or unexpected feed loss can be identified quickly.

When integrated with a compatible feed management computer and feed weigher, the system can become part of a complete automatic feeding and feed-cost management solution.

• Large commercial pig farms
• Sow farms and breeding facilities
• Nursery and finishing pig farms
• Broiler and layer poultry farms
• Livestock production groups operating multiple feed silos
• Feed inventory and consumption monitoring projects
• Automatic feed storage and conveying systems
• New pig farm construction projects
• Steel structure livestock buildings
• Farm automation modernization projects
• Centralized feed management for multi-house livestock facilities

• Number of monitored feed silos
• Load cell quantity and weighing capacity
• Load-cell mounting modules for different silo structures
• Individual silo weighing module configuration
• Centralized controller configuration
• Alarm thresholds and feed counters
• Remote display options
• RS-485 or project-specific communication architecture
• Integration with compatible feed weighers and feeding computers
• Remote data access available according to project requirements
• OEM configuration available upon request
• Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Silo Structure Inspection: Confirm that silo foundations, supporting legs and steel structures are mechanically suitable for installation of the selected load-cell weighing modules.

Load Cell Installation: Each load-bearing point should transfer silo weight through the appropriate weighing module. Side loading, binding, uneven support and uncontrolled structural contact should be avoided.

Silo Weigher Connection: Load cells are connected to the individual silo weighing module. The reference architecture allows up to eight load cells to be connected to one silo weigher.

Communication Wiring: Individual silo modules are connected to the centralized controller using the specified communication network. Cable routes should be protected from livestock, machinery and unnecessary electrical interference.

Calibration: Zero setting and weighing calibration should be completed after mechanical installation and before the system is placed into normal service.

Maintenance: Periodically inspect load cells, mounting assemblies, cables, controller terminals, enclosures and silo supports. Recalibration should be considered after structural modification or major maintenance work.

• Centralizes feed inventory information from multiple silos.
• Reduces routine manual checking of silo stock.
• Helps prevent feed shortages through configurable alarm functions.
• Supports feed delivery verification and bulk-feed management.
• Provides accumulated feed information for operational analysis.
• Helps identify abnormal feed loss or supply problems.
• Improves coordination between feed storage and livestock feeding operations.
• Suitable for centralized management across large livestock production facilities.

Q: How many silos can the system monitor?

A: The reference PSW-16 system can communicate with up to 16 individual silo weighers, allowing centralized monitoring of multiple feed silos.

Q: Can each silo be viewed separately?

A: Yes. The system can provide stock information for each connected silo as well as combined information for all monitored silos.

Q: Does the system provide low-feed alarms?

A: Yes. Configurable counter alarms can warn operators when silo stock or feed supply rate is too low or when abnormal stock loss is detected.

Q: Can it monitor feed deliveries?

A: Yes. Configurable counters can be used to record accumulated feed quantities and bulk filling information.

Q: What happens if power is interrupted?

A: The reference controller includes a memory function that retains system settings during a mains power interruption.

Q: Can historical information be reviewed?

A: Yes. Weekly overviews are available, and the reference system retains accumulated counter data for seven days. Longer-term data storage can be configured with compatible farm management software.

Q: Can the system be integrated with an automatic feeding system?

A: Yes. Compatible weighing controllers can be linked with feed management computers and feed weighing equipment as part of a complete livestock feeding system.

Q: What information is required for a quotation?

A: Please provide the number of silos, silo capacities, support-leg arrangement, maximum operating weight, feed type, farm layout, required monitoring functions, communication distance and any existing feeding or farm-management equipment.