2 In 1 Alarm Monitors Shafts, Seed Hoppers

2 in 1 alarm monitors shafts, seed hoppers COMBINES Accessories 15-2-29 New 2-in-1 alarm monitors both rotating shafts and the level of seed in hoppers, setting off visual and audible alarms if a shaft stops turning or the level of seed in a hopper gets too low (grain drill) or two high (combine). Developed by Field Technologies, Lis-bon, Iowa, the new shaft/bin monitor is available with two types of sensors. The shaft sensor consists of a magnetic ring that clamps onto the shaft being monitored and a monitoring sensor that mounts alongside. If the ring stops turning, it sets off the alarm in the cab. Works on shafts turning as slow as 1 rpm up to high-speed shafts spinning at 2,000 rpm's. The bin level sensor consists of an optical sensor that mounts on the sidewall of a grain tank or seed hopper. The monitor is available with 1, 2 or 4 channels to monitor any combination of bins or shafts. "It's ideal for both combines and grain drills because you can keep track of both shafts and hoppers. We can custom-build larger monitors for big drills that'll let you monitor as many as 64 shafts bins at once," says Doug Barmby, company representative. A 2-channel unit for monitoring one shaft and one bin sells for $227. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Field Technologies Ltd., 223 West Main, Lisbon, Iowa 52253 (ph 800 238-6042 or 319 455-2263).

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