January 26, 2024

 

Hotraco Agri presents Fortica-CEC controller for centralised egg collection

 

Hotraco Agri has unveiled its new Fortica-CEC Controller, a new system that can manage egg flow in an entire farm with multiple barns.

 

The Fortica was already a smart device that can control optimal egg flow per barn; with the Fortica Central Egg Collection (CEC), it can now adjust egg flow according to egg distribution in every barn. As such, Fortica-CEC ensures the

desired output of eggs for efficient packing, grading and processing.

 

The CEC reduces egg collection labour time and costs while also increasing egg quality and facilitating the operators' job. This is achieved by establishing highly efficient egg collection processes, automating and limiting the number of starts and stops with a smooth egg flow.

 

Additionally, the CEC controls several components in the egg flow and collection system, automating operations and simplifying the overall process. This is done through the continuous exchange of information that allows for faster responses to the changing conditions of the layer barn. Furthermore, multiple egg belts function together to ensure a constant supply of eggs.

 

The CEC knows the amount of eggs per belt and automatically adjusts speed to match collection needs and the packing capacity, as well automatically stopping and resuming processes when necessary, Hotraceo said.

 

Centralised egg collection is enabled by the implantation of three main elements: the Eggxact egg counters are the first elements. These smart egg counters communicate in real time with the Fortica poultry controller (second element) and informs the system the number of eggs on each belt. It then calibrates the speed of the belts so that the amount of eggs on the cross conveyor always matches the desired egg output for individual barns.

 

The third element is the CEC which expands egg management capabilities to the level of the whole farm, including multiple barns. It connects with the Fortica's in

each barn and monitors the number of eggs per barn. This way, egg flow can be optimised for efficient packing, grading and processing.

 

According to Hotraco, its advanced egg counters have a very high accuracy of 99.5% or more. They can be used in various barn types.

- Hotraco Agri