New smart control system for Magna dryers

Opico has introduced a smart control system for its latest automatic Magna dryer models.

Developed over the last two years and tested on farms across Europe and the UK last season, the system allows operators greater connectivity and remote control of their machine operations, via a mobile device.

The easy to programme new control pan- el gives greater flexibility and clarity, with a 9.7” HMI interface, user-friendly touch screen display, designed to operate in harsh environments.

The new system works with any mobile network or wi-fi, with 4G speeds or above recommended for live data transfer. Remote monitoring and fault diagnosis support is available from Opico.

OPICO aftersales director Angus Steven said: “Operation, as well as technical support, can be actioned remotely - from general running to software updates. Real time information cuts downtime and keeps drying operations running smoothly.

“Setting the dryer off is straightforward as it is pre-programmed for a number of crops, although it can also be easily adjusted to each farmer’s bespoke requirements. I’m delighted with this new panel.