Control Panels

The control panel is the most critical component in any grain drying, storage and processing system. It monitors and controls the function and integration of all the equipment on your plant. Our control panels have been developed over many years and combine outstanding functionality with ease of use.

The control panels designed by McArthur BDC are individually designed and built for each individual plant. Following a well defined process, we use our years of technical and practical expertise to understand the function required and to provide this cost effectively. Control technology continues to progress, features such as remote monitoring and diagnostics are now common and significantly improve the operators access to information.

Our Process

Aftersales - Support, maintain and repair

The control panels are available in two options, digital and PLC. The digital version uses older technology to deliver the key functionality required in any system. The PLC option is more feature rich and offers great functionality and essential on larger, more complex plants.

Digital Control Panel

The digital panel is a hard wired system with relay logic control. The simple design and ease of fault finding make this a simple panel to operate and maintain. Features include, digital fail-safe auto shutdown and temperature controls for the drying process. The panel has automatic discharge control and regulates grain moisture content based on exhaust air temperature. The engraved mimic with digital displays and indicator lights provides a clear overview of the plants operating status.

PLC Control Panel

The PLC control panel features a well-sized touchscreen display. The display has an intuitive layout and displays the plant status and all key information including hot air temperature, exhaust air temperature and discharge rate. The panel has automatic discharge control and regulates grain moisture content based on exhaust air temperature. The PLC control panels monitor alarm conditions including low level, hopper full and hot air or exhaust air overheat and notify operators of issues. A complete history of the plants operation which can be downloaded to a USB stick. During operation information can also be inputted manually, which crop is being dried and moisture content of the crop, this aids traceability and record keeping.

The McArthur BDC developed Moisture Monitoring System is fully compatible with all PLC control panels on Svegma grain drying plants and may be retrofitted, improving the accuracy and control of the grain drying process.

All new PLC control panels can be remotely accessed to monitor and manage the plants operation from a PC, tablet or smartphone. Remote access also allows product support technicians to access the PLC remotely to support fault finding or make modifications to the control panels function as required.

Key Features

Wide range of functionality
Intuitive, easy to use design
Extensive plant safety features
Remote access and control options available
Download and store information
Customised design for each system

Digital or PLC Control Panel

Both the digital and PLC control panel provide the functionality required for a grain drying, storage and processing plant. The digital panel is a simple, easy to maintain system. For larger more complex plants where operators require remote access the PLC control panel is more suitable. This PLC system also better lends itself to future expansion of the plant.

Why McArthur BDC?

Years of hands on technical and practical experience are captured in the latest BDC System's control panels. The control panel is the brains of the grain drying, storage and processing plant and as important as the initial design and build of the control panel. BDC System's provide continuous support during the design stage, build and aftercare stage.