In environments where temperature fluctuations and high humidity pose a challenge to sensor reliability, the DOL 44 Capacitive Relay Sensor stands out as a robust solution. This advanced sensor features an integrated heating element, specifically designed to prevent condensation and ice buildup — a common problem in very cold or damp settings that can impair sensor accuracy and longevity.
Capacitive sensors operate by detecting changes in capacitance caused by the presence of materials, making them ideal for monitoring levels of grain, feed, and solids. However, in environments with condensation and cold temperatures, moisture and ice can interfere with sensor readings. The DOL 44 counters this issue by maintaining a stable internal temperature, ensuring consistent performance regardless of external conditions.
The built-in heating function not only increases the reliability of the sensor but also extends its operational life in demanding agricultural, industrial, or outdoor applications.
The DOL 44 Capacitive Relay Sensor is specially designed for outdoor installations, offering reliable performance in all weather conditions. With its built-in heating element to prevent condensation and a rugged, weather-resistant construction, it ensures accurate sensing even in cold, wet, or humid environments. This makes it an excellent choice for agricultural, industrial, and other demanding applications where exposure to the elements is unavoidable.
We put great emphasis on research and testing our products throughout the development process, which ensures robust and reliable products with an extremely low failure rate.
Choosing a dol-sensors product gives you a high-quality sensor that is innovative, functional, robust, and accurate.
As a service we also offer tailor-made sensors for your system or production.
To ensure all our contributions add value to the customers, we take pride in creating innovative products and services of a lasting quality that can withstand different environments and climates.
We put great emphasis on research and testing our products throughout the development process, which ensures robust and reliable products with an extremely low failure rate.
Our sensors provide accurate data since we know that the data quality is vital to the farm production. A sensor with inaccurate data is of no use, and can even harm animal welfare.
Lighting is one of the most influential - yet often underestimated - environmental factors in poultry production. Birds respond quickly to changes in light intensity, duration, and distribution, and getting these elements right has a direct impact on behavior, welfare, and performance. In today's high-efficiency production systems, proper lighting is no longer optional; it's a core management tool.
Light influences how birds move, eat, rest and interact with their surroundings. When lighting is well-designed, birds behave more naturally and consistently.
Birds rely on predictable light cycles to regulate their internal clocks. Consistency day-length supports stable feeding patterns, better rest, and healthier development.
A well-planned lighting program helps maintain a balanced, predictable production cycle.
Experience and daily observation remain at the heart of successful poultry production.
Experienced producers can often spot changes in flock behavior, identify environmental issues, and respond quickly to developing challenges. However, modern poultry houses are becoming increasingly complex, making it difficult to rely solely on what can be seen, heard, or physically observed.
Some of the most important indicators of house conditions are simply invisible.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is one example.
Although birds and farm staff cannot see CO₂ levels, this parameter can provide valuable insight into ventilation performance, air quality, and overall environmental conditions inside the poultry house.
Carbon dioxide is naturally produced by both birds and heating systems. As a result, CO₂ levels continuously change throughout the day depending on factors such as flock size, bird age, ventilation rates, and outdoor conditions.
When ventilation is functioning effectively, fresh air replaces stale air, helping maintain a healthy indoor environment.
However, if ventilation becomes insufficient, CO₂ levels may begin to rise.
This makes CO₂ an important indicator for evaluating whether air exchange rates are meeting the needs of the flock.
Monitoring CO₂ can help producers identify:
While CO₂ alone does not tell the whole story, it provides valuable information that may not be apparent through visual observation alone.
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