Sensors
D18 Optical sensor
The D18 optical sensor measures the flow of seed or fertiliser using infrared light. It is an extremely tough sensor, designed and manufactured to function accurately in even the harshest planting environments.
It is mounted on opposite sides of a seed tube to monitor or count seed, or mounted on a pipe to monitor the flow of fine grains, such as wheat.
Hit sensor
The Hit sensor senses flow through particles hitting a stainless steel screw. This is ideal for sensing the flow of harsh chemical fertiliser particles, air seeders, or in environments where an optical sensor would get too dirty.
Mounting the Hit sensor is extremely simple, with only a small drilled hole in a plastic pipe necessary.
Granular Fertiliser sensor
This optical sensor is fitted between the metal and flexible plastic in fertiliser dispensing pipes, in order to report interruptions in the flow.
This type of sensor is available in various sizes in order to fit virtually any fertiliser dispensing unit in use on planters.
The Granular Fertiliser sensor is effective in detecting blockages in the system, as well as situations where fertiliser has run out.
Bin sensor
The Bin sensor uses capacitive sensing to determine the proximity of grains.
This sensor is mounted close to the top or bottom of bins, in order to determine when bins are close to filling or emptying.
Magnet Sensor
Our magnet sensors are mounted on axles, in order to monitor the rotation of fertiliser axles. It is also used to calculate implement speed for a digital unit.
Proximity Sensor
The proximity sensor is mounted next to a sprocket, so that implement or process rotation speed can be calculated.
Lift Switch
A lift switch can be fitted to Electrolee Planter Monitors to silence alarms when the planter is lifted.
Lift switches can also be retrofitted to Planter Monitors by the technical team at Electrolee.
