FUJI BURNER CONTROL ADVISORY

Optek Management System Update with respect to FUJI burner controls- June 1, 2022

We have made some significant changes to the hardware and software in our available components.

Because the FUJI PXR4 devices are no longer sold by distribution in tthe US and have been replaced by the PXF models we have upgraded our Network Cards and the Software system to integrate with this new FUJI.

These are the current rules for new and existing systems:

1 - Netcards with legacy firmware are still available. This version integrates the FUJI PXY, PXG and PXR models. This includes all systems sold up to 2021.

2 - Any system replacing the older FUJI models with PXF devices will need to also replace the Netcard in that bin as well as upgrading the Application Software if communication with the burner control is desired. Both of these changes involve significant costs.

Options

3 - Optek, has so far, been able to acquire new FUJI PXR devices, although not a quick and routine process, but a much simpler and less expensive solution for our customers. How long this option will be available is uncertain. Any planning for future service of the burner control units should consider maintaining an inventory of PXR devices. Anticipate a significant lead time (approximately 1 month).

Greg or Bill can answer any questions.

Optekinc@gmail.com


 

 

Hardware SUMMARY

  • 1 or 2 - 10 foot moisture probe(s) in each drying unit for individual bin moisture measurement.
  • A top and bottom bin NIST calibrated temperature device.
  • Air pressure across the corn to monitor air flow
  • Burner control for custom temperature profiles per hybrid in single pass dryers
  • 2 Pass dryers - Plenum temperatures, pressures, motor currents and bearing temperatures in each dryer
  • Up to 128 drying units in both 2 pass and single pass reversing dryers

SOFTWARE SUMMARY

  • Complete tracking, recording, and monitoring the entire drying process.
  • Recommends Air Flow Reversal Times.
  • Recommends Heat Off Times
  • Includes programmable cooling time
  • Includes the shelling operation.
  • Any user defined information important to each batch can be entered and filed along with the process variables.  

We invite you to view a system slide show that walks you through a complete seed corn drying process from data entry to final shell out.


Electronic Whiteboard

  • Dryer site status information in on real time display
  • Select the data that is important to you
  • Separate display per dryer
  • Action items Icons and programmable alerts for time and temperature
  • Simple operation to customize. 

Please explore the slide show to

see how the E Board can increase

the efficiency of your operation.


Replacement Seed Corn Monitor Components