FarmOnline® management

FarmOnline^® is a management tool, which SKOV has developed for use by the increasingly larger pig and poultry farms. The system ensures the producer the highest possible yield from his production facilities. FarmOnline^® is able to monitor several house computers from a central location and present the collected data graphically. 

Fast and safe communication
SKOV’s new generation of house computers has a built-in LAN Ethernet. This means that it is not necessary to collect data between house computers and a PC thanks to the live connection of FarmOnline^® to all house computers on the farm.

The system also makes it possible for the producer to react immediately to an alarm and, if required, change the house computer setup via FarmOnline^®. When an alarm is generated, the producer can react quickly and efficiently. Quick action may ensure the welfare of the animals as well as reduce or completely prevent financial losses.

Complete overview
To facilitate the overview of the farm, the producer can place a photo or drawing of the farm on the opening page of FarmOnline^®. In this way, the producer will have a drawing on his PC that looks exactly like the actual conditions.

FarmOnline^® uses the new IT standard for this sector, which Danish Pig Production has developed in cooperation with the industry. This makes it possible to communicate with other systems, thus enabling the producer to get an overview of the various systems through FarmOnline^®.

FarmOnline® properties:

• Live connection to house computers throgh 100 Mb LAN Ethernet
• Remote control and monitoring of house computers
• Quick data overview – graphically or in tabular form
• Detailed alarm log, history and analysis
• Assessment of productivity in relation to references
• Analysis of historic data
• Communication via FarmOnline^® WebLink to legacy house computers
• Optimised user interface integrating use of icons and graphic elements
• Access through the Enterprise module to an unlimited number of farms all over the world

LAN/WLAN network

FarmOnline has direct access to the house computers. Connection to house computers (e.g. DOL 234F, DOL 534, DOL 539) is achieved through the local network of the farm (LAN or WLAN).
In each individual case, local conditions determine which solution to choose for optimum operation. It is possible to combine the solutions within the same network.
A wireless network depends on the surroundings in which it is to be used. As local conditions may limit the function and range of a network, it is important to consider such conditions when planning the network.
Furthermore, national requirements and regulations may prevent or limit the use of certain frequencies.

Parts for LAN/WLAN network can be supplied by SKOV.