Agrichemical Inventory
Measure levels of fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrichemicals stored in tanks or used in real-time by sprayers in the field.
Sensor Solutions for Agriculture & Farming
ToughSonic® ultrasonics and non-contact radar sensors play a vital role in precision agriculture and farming, enabling precision and automation.
ToughSonics measure water storage in reservoirs, ponds, or tanks to optimize irrigation. In crop management, sensors monitor plant height and growth, and aid in harvesting processes. They also control boom height on sprayers, ensuring efficient application of fertilizers and pesticides. Furthermore, they can detect obstacles and aid in navigation for autonomous agriculture vehicles.
As global demand grows for efficient crop production solutions, ultrasonic and radar sensors rise to the challenge of capturing liquid level and distance measurements in tanks, outdoors, and environmental applications—plus so much more.
Driving Agricultural Innovation with Non-Contact Sensors
Optimize water use. Receive proximity alerts when driving autonomous agriculture vehicles. Keep sprayers operating without interruptions.
ToughSonic® ultrasonic transmitters, non-contact radar sensors, and capacitance probes measure liquid levels and distances with accuracy and durability.
Selecting the right sensor for your farming application begins with four considerations:
- Your vessel or tank dimensions
- Bulk materials or target being measured
- Frequency of updates
- Desired range of measurement
Senix offers level sensors that deliver continuous level and distance measurements, as well as transmitters for cost-effective point-level alerts.
Common Industries & Applications
ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors and non-contact radars offer myriad benefits to agriculture operations: including automation, safety, efficiency, and visibility.
Irrigation Water Monitoring
Continuously monitor levels of tanks, streams, reservoirs, and flumes and weirs used for crop irrigation.
Animal Waste Pit Management
Automate measurements of livestock waste lagoons. Know when to schedule trucks to prevent overfills and compliance violations.
Measuring Crop Heights
Monitor crop height for precision agriculture and research. Analyze overall crop condition with cost-efficient sensors.
Remote Tank & Silo Visibility
View always-current levels in remote fuel tanks, water storage, and crop storage vessels without the need for manual measurement.
Ultrasonics for Agriculture
Precise Measurements for Smart Farming
ToughSonic® ultrasonic sensors help farms, co-ops, and precision agriculture operations automate processes, improve yields, and reduce waste through accurate, non-contact level and distance measurement.
From irrigation control to crop monitoring, ultrasonics deliver reliable data in harsh outdoor environments.
- Optimize irrigation systems by monitoring water levels in tanks, ponds, flumes, and reservoirs
- Improve crop performance with always-current plant height and growth measurements
- Enhance spraying accuracy by controlling boom height for precise fertilizer and chemical application
- Support automation & safety with obstacle detection and navigation for farm equipment and autonomous vehicles
How Level Sensors & Remote Software Transform Agriculture
Both radar and ultrasonic sensors communicate with BinCloud® software, enabling real-time, remote monitoring from a phone, tablet, or PC.
Actionable Level Insights
Farmers or co-op members can view inventory from anytime and anywhere—and however they like.
Users can track fill events or bin emptying in real time. They can also generate and export historical reports for proactive ordering, replenishment, or financial planning.
Automated Text & Email Alerts
Save costs and downtime by setting critical high or low levels in the BinCloud interface.
When a crop storage bin, waste lagoon, or chemical tank reaches the pre-set threshold, workers will be alerted via text or email to take immediate action.
Multi-Site Management
Senix sensors and software are highly scalable to serve single-site or multi-national agriculture operations.
BinCloud centralizes all measurement data in one user-friendly interface. Farmers can prioritize fulfillment by bin, tank, or site to meet demand and prevent downtime.
Radar & Capacitance Sensors for Farm Inventory
CNCR-100, CNCR-200, and CNCR-300 radar sensors deliver continuous bulk solid & level measurement for water tanks, fertilizer storage, and chemical containers in demanding farm environments.
MCP-100 and MCP-200 mini capacitance probes provide dependable point-level detection, offering high- and low-level alerts for tanks containing water, liquid fertilizer, and crop inputs.
- CNCR radar sensors continuously measure changing levels in water containers, grain silos, feed bins, and agrichemical tanks
- Radar maintains accuracy despite dust, condensation, temperature swings, and environmental weather conditions
- CNCR-300 series enables wireless monitoring for remote tanks or tanks without access to power
- MCP probes help prevent overfills, pump damage, and supply interruptions with high/low level alerts
Featured Ag Applications
Farm Inventory Management
Monitoring Streams & Irrigation Runoff
Flood Detection & Mitigation
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Ultrasonic Sensors by Senix for Agricultural Automation
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Senix Ultrasonics Reduce Chemical Usage in Agriculture Applications
Ask an ag professional: they'll say optimized chemical usage is best. ToughSonic® ultrasonics' level & distancing abilities help keep usage low.
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