KSi Automation Services
KSi Automation provides custom designed controls automating the control of motors, air gates, scales, and pumps. For bulk seed sites, that means going from bulk bin to the customer's truck or seed tender - AUTOMATICALLY.
KSi AutoTreat is an industry leading automation control system that manages the entire Bulk Seed Site (including control of specific treaters) from a single point of operation. A single operator inputs relevant customer information and then presses start. KSi Automation handles the rest by controling conveyors, bin gates, weighing, and seed discharge.
Compare the advantages of KSi Automation over standard manual conveyor controls
| Compare: | KSi Automation | Manual Process |
| Steps required |
2 Step Process 1. Enter desired seed & weight 2. Push start |
6 Step Process 1. Turn on conveyors to scale 2. Manually crank bin gate 3. Time seed flow to achieve desired weight 4. Manually close bin gate 5. Turn on discharge conveyors 6. Open scale gate |
| Accuracy | +/- 5lbs | +/- 50lbs |
| Built in safety features |
Emergency Stop Control panel features safety interlocks |
None |
| Waste Reduction | Control Interlock means no mess when one conveyor gets shutdown | None |
KSi AutoTreat V3 Control System
KSi AutoTreat is an industry leading automation control system that manages your entire Bulk Seed Site (including control of specific treaters) from a single point of operation. The package includes:
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Single, 12” color touch screen to run the entire system (including the seed treater control) |
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Control of conveyors, air gates, treatment application and data management |
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Intuitive HMI layout, including system status overview screen |
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Flexibility to operate system by Seed Count, lbs/Unit, or lbs |
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Complete bulk site control options, including control of specific treaters |
| PLC control with built-in memory and flexibility for fast response time, large programs, and future growth | |
| Fast Ethernet network switch installed standard | |
| Multiple (7) CPU communication ports for maximum communication flexibility | |
| USB port for easy software updates that can be performed by the operator | |
| Automatic safety interlocks protect the seed, user, and system | |
| Remote operator access and control via local area network |
KSi AutoData
Easily store, access, and analyze customer and order information with the powerful KSi Database. The database includes:
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Mini computer with pre-loaded software providing a plug-and-play solution that easily stores and accesses customer, seed variety, and treatment lists |
| Pre-enter orders; then load them later using the touch screen | |
| Log each transaction to database when run is complete | |
| Print and export order list, transaction report, as well as customer report | |
| Import/export customer and order data between the KSi Database and the customer’s own accounting system | |
| Database is installed on a central computer and can be accessed by any of your computers on the same networked local area connection. |
KSi AutoBatch Control System
The KSi AutoBatch system also runs the entire Bulk Seed Site process. In this system, the seed treater operation is integrated into the entire Bulk Seed system, but is independently controlled on a separate HMI screen.
KSi Remote Control Options
Control your system remotely from a networked computer.