Wilger Electronic Flowmeter
New Product Information
Wilger has developed a modular electronic flowmeter that harnesses the function and ease of use of the Wilger Visual Flow Indicators, but pairs it with a digital display for further use with dark liquids, night time applications, or any situation that does not allow for visual flow indicators.
The patent pending jet system to allows the flowmeter to operate over larger flow ranges, as well as provide more accurate and consistent flow metering. It is used with Wilger O-Ring Seal (ORS) components and Visual Flow Indicators to provide liquid flow monitoring in row-by-row (liquid fertilizer on a seeder/planter) or outlet by outlet applications. The EFM is completely retrofittable onto existing Visual Flow Indicator columns.
Given the ability to monitor and correct liquid flow fluctuation ensures farmers can maximize effective liquid application by having repeatable row-by-row accuracy. This becomes increasingly important with the increasing momentum towards precision farming practices in the ability to tightly control crop inputs and fertilizers.
EFM System Costing
As there are many ways to configure an electronic flow monitoring system, for base pricing (without outlet fittings). Note the package cost does get less expensive with larger configurations, as it already includes the base-package’s ECU cost.
Wilger has developed a simple Parts List or Quote generator that takes you intended manifold size, setup and configuration and develop a parts list for that system.
The WILGER ELECTRONIC FLOW MONITORING SYSTEM PARTS LIST GENERATOR can be also sourced in the DOWNLOADS section of the website.
EFM TABLET SELECTION
Having a working tablet is just as important as having the EFM system set up correctly. Improper tablets or poor performing tablets can often be the root cause of many troubleshooting calls and issues, so to provide some explanation of what a ‘proper’ Android tablet would be:
Leading into this, there are over 30,000 android tablets that are ‘compatible’ with the EFM app, but tablet manufacturers do not make it very easy to tell actual differences in performance, or custom operating systems that are used on the tablet. So, this means we can give a general rule of which android tablet brands should be chosen, or what aspects of tablets should be avoided:
Suggested Tablet Brands:
Most brand-name tablets that are recognizable (Samsung, Acer, etc.)
Examples: Samsung Tab S9 or S10, Acer Iconia Tab P10 or P11
Tablet Brands/Types or Models to Avoid: (Often due to custom operating systems that are trimmed down or missing core functions, or have cheap WIFI hardware that will lead to poor performance or connectivity)
1. DO NOT USE Tablets with ‘LITE‘, ‘KIDS‘, or ‘+‘ in the name (Generally these tablets will be running a custom Android operating system, and often do NOT show that they are limited function tablets, not suitable for commercial use). For example: Avoid Samsung Tab S6 LITE, Samsung Tab A9+
2. DO NOT USE Phones are generally not to be used as they will also have mobile data being used, which can interfere with the sole WIFI function of the app. While phones can be used in airplane mode with WIFI on only to test systems or troubleshoot, it is recommended to use a tablet only.
3. DO NOT USE Amazon FIRE tablets – These tablets are a limited use tablet and not intended for commercial use. They are similar to a tablet with a custom operating system and trimmed down components that are not suitable for sustained commercial use. Often the apps will simply crash due to missing system components.
4. DO NOT USE very low-cost brands of tablets. Generally these tablets are very cheap (<$150), and have brand names that are unknown or not common at all. Sometimes these tablets have names or models that mimic a mainstream tablet, but are running non-standard or lacking hardware. (For example Linola Tab M9, UROA brand of tablets, ULTITAB, UNISOC, BLACKVIEW, BYYBUO, WPAD, TOPSAND, WEELIKEIT, ZTE, UMDIGI). Unfortunately, these non-branded or knock-off tablets are not suitable due to a variety of reasons. While they may work functionally somewhat, it is recommended not to use them as there will be software incompatibilities.
Electronic Flow Monitoring System Release at the 40th Canadian Farm Progress Show
The release of this new modular component has been marked at the 40th Farm Progress Show in Regina, Saskatchewan. The founder and president of Wilger Industries Ltd, Wilfred H. Wilger, has been an active exhibitor and in attendance for every one of the 40 years of the Farm Progress Show.
Wilfred Wilger provided some recollection from his first Farm Progress Show. It can be read here.
With this innovation, it marks the continuing momentum at Wilger to continue to produce new products that make agricultural application simple, more effective, and more productive for the ever shifting agricultural equipment industry.
With that, we welcome you to join us at Booth 70341/70343 at the show for a demo of Wilger’s Electronic Flow Meter.
