Centralized Grain Temperature Monitoring with Automated Aeration
Help preserve the quality and value of your stored grain
Centralized readings, remote access and aeration driven by rules based on temperature, weather conditions and time of day. Fewer manual readings and fan operations, and fans running only when it makes sense.
Typical situations
Do any of these sound familiar?
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You have had grain heating or losses
A problem last season, caking or over-drying in the silo, and the decision not to let it happen again.
02
Readings are still manual
Someone has to walk to each point, read and report before anyone decides to turn on aeration.
03
Your current system is old or failing
Inconsistent readings, no history or difficulty keeping track of the silos.
04
You rely on one experienced operator
The routine works as long as that person is at the facility.
05
Expansion or a new silo
Define monitoring and control from day one.
Maass Central · Silo 02
Maximum
-- °C
Average
-- °C
AerationOff
Maass Report
Silo 02 · 6:00 AM
Maximum: 23.6 °C
Average: 22.4 °C
Aeration: 5h40 on in the last 24h
06:00 ✓✓
Temperature Monitoring & Aeration
Step inside the silo and see what temperature monitoring sees
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Your storage facility
Silos full of grain worth money. What happens inside cannot be seen from the outside.
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Inside the silo
Hanging cables run from the roof into the grain mass. Each cable carries temperature sensors at several heights.
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A reading at every point
Every sensor reports to a central station. You follow silo, cable and sensor without climbing up to read.
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Heating detected
One spot in the grain mass starts to heat up. The central station shows where and how much, with history to support decisions.
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Aeration by system rules
The fan turns on when the configured conditions are met and turns off when it no longer makes sense to keep it running.
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Follow up from anywhere
WhatsApp reports and remote access for whoever oversees the facility, even far from the storage site.
How it works
What the system does for you
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Sensor cables inside the silo
Hanging cables run from the roof into the grain mass and read the temperature at several heights.
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Centralized readings
All readings reach one central station, with history by silo, cable and sensor.
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Aeration rules
The system compares grain temperature with air conditions and the defined time windows to decide when to turn on the fans.
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Monitoring from anywhere
Remote access and reports for whoever oversees the facility, even far from the storage site.
Before
- Climbing or walking around silos to take readings
- Writing temperatures on paper or spreadsheets
- Switching fans on and off by hand
- Knowing the silo condition only when someone reports it
With Maass
- Readings from every silo on one screen
- History recorded automatically
- Aeration switching on and off by the configured rules
- Reports and remote access for managers and owners
Less manual intervention does not automatically mean a smaller team. The gain depends on each facility’s routine.
Features
What makes a difference in daily use
Features available according to the contracted configuration.
3D silo layout
View the facility and each silo with readings by sensor.
Reports via WhatsApp and e-mail
Temperature summaries for whoever needs to follow up.
Offline operation
The central station keeps running even without internet at the facility.
Modular
Start with the priority silos and expand later.
Reuse of existing cables
We assess your current cables and what can be integrated.
No monthly fee
The system is yours, with no recurring usage fee.
Integration and installation
How the change happens at your facility
We survey the structure, the current system, the routine and the installation window. We assess existing cables and what can be integrated at your facility, then install, test and train your team. Features vary according to the contracted configuration.
FAQ
Questions about this solution
Can I reuse the temperature cables I already have?
In many cases, yes. We assess the existing cables and their compatibility with the Maass central station during the site survey.
Does automated aeration save energy?
Automation avoids running fans longer than the system rules require. The result depends on the previous routine and on the facility conditions.
Does temperature monitoring alone guarantee grain conservation?
Monitoring tracks temperature. Conservation also depends on the grain condition at intake, cleaning and the aeration structure, such as ducts and vents. We explain this during the survey.
Does it work if the farm internet goes down?
The central station keeps reading and controlling locally. Remote access resumes when the connection is restored (depending on the configuration).
Who provides support after installation?
Maass itself, the company that develops and manufactures the system. Installation, training and support follow the terms of supply.
Take control
Shall we talk about Temperature Monitoring & Aeration for your facility?
Tell us how your facility works today. A Maass specialist will understand the situation and suggest the next step: a demo, a site survey or a proposal.