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IRRIGATION

PERFECTLY SYNCHRONIZED SCREEN

INSTALLATIONS WITH RIDDER SYNCORE

Ridder introduces an innovative new SynCore is able to accurately measure
synchronized control system for screen the position of the screens at all times.
installations. Ridder’s intelligent Syn- It also has intelligent components that
Core system reduces the risk of screen receive and interpret valuable infor-
installation malfunctions and provides mation from the screen installation
precision control thanks to its integrat- system. For example, the system can
ed modern components and digital monitor the load on the drive motors,
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installation process. or even warnings. This also improves
the reliability of the screening system,
Highly accurate screen and extends its lifespan.’
positioning New generation of drive
Modular
In large greenhouses, drive motors systems
need to be properly synchronized when The modular Ridder SynCore System 7KH ODWHVW LQQRYDWLRQV LQ WKH ÞHOG
opening and closing the screens. That consists of a SynCore RW Motor Unit of digitization and smart components
enables growers to control the climate on each individual drive as well as a have been brought together in Ridder
inside the greenhouse accurately, while central SynCore Control Panel. The in- SynCore to create a brand new system.
also reducing the risk of damage to the telligent touch-interface PLC control in o7KHVH LQQRYDWLRQV PHDQ ZH DUH RQ WKH
screen systems or malfunctions. The the SynCore Control Panel regulates eve of a new generation of horticultural
new Ridder SynCore system provides all the screen motors and provides drive systems with built-in intelligence’,
precision control of greenhouse screen high-precision control through the says Arnoud Margadant, R&D Director
installations as well as optimal synchro- whole greenhouse. Because Ridder RI 'ULYH 6\VWHPV DW 5LGGHU o7KH\ DOVR
nous control. The system helps growers SynCore is a modular system, there is allow us to make installation processes
to maintain the best possible climate always a suitable replacement or solu- even easier and more user-friendly.
inside the greenhouse by providing tion for installers, greenhouse builders For example, the start and end posi-
pinpoint control over the whole screen or end users.
tions can be adjusted electronically
system, even in the largest greenhous- User-friendly and digitally.’
es or compartments.
During the development of the Rid- Replacement for
Easy installation thanks der SynCore system, the focus was very LogicLink
to digital feedback much on designing a user-friendly
system for both growers and install- The introduction of Ridder SynCore
Vincent Hoveling, Product Manager
ers. This has resulted in a highly us- means that the era of the Ridder Log-
of Drive Systems at Ridder, explains
er-friendly installation process: the icLink synchronized control systems
that the accuracy of the screen po-
PLC guides the installer through the KDV FRPH WR DQ HQG o)URP QRZ RQ ZH
sitions and the synchronized control
whole installation process – including will no longer offer LogicLink systems
system are both made possible by the
setting the start and end positions of and we can provide a suitable Ridder
unique digital feedback that comes
the motors, which needs to be done SynCore solution for existing systems
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very accurately. This makes adjusting in which old LogicLink systems need
synchronous systems had to be calibrat-
the motors considerably less prone to to be replaced or repaired.’
ed visually and by hand. But Ridder
errors.
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MEASUREMENT IN CYCLE MODE
The manufacturer is equipping the This makes solar cells or wind genera-
NivuFlow series units with the option of tors and buffer batteries smaller in size
cycle or interval operation. This allows and also suitable as an energy source
a large part of the energy consumption for flow measurements in Europe. In
to be reduced compared to continuous the case of using fuel cells, mainte-
operation. Operators of permanently nance trips for refueling are reduced
operated measurement places without to one-tenth compared to continuous
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from the option of energy-saving opera- In conjunction with the integrated NI-
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terms of dimensioning and effort. With conveniently call up the measurement For older devices of the NivuFlow
a measurement interval of 15 minutes, data from the workplace or on the road series, the manufacturer also offers the
more than 90% of the energy is saved at any time. This reduces journeys to option of interval operation by means
compared to continuous measurement. the measuring point to a minimum. RI D ÞUPZDUH XSGDWH
Circle 13 on enquiry card
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