Frequently Asked Questions

A: You can find your username and password in the Welcome Packet that you received during installation. If you cannot locate your username and password, please call 1-888-862-6046 and the BinManager™ customer service staff will be happy to assist you with your grain monitoring.

A: There are six commands that you will need to send to your bin through the web interface. They are: Commodity, Desired Temperature, Desired Moisture, Sensors in Grain, Mode of Operation, and whether or not you have a heater available on your bin. It’s important to note that sensors are arranged in 4 feet increments from the tip of the cable (approximately 1.5ft up from the drying floor) to the top of the cable. For instance, a 32ft cable would contain eight sensors. This ensures hot-spot detection throughout the grain mass. Further information on configuring the settings for your grain monitoring system is located on the BinManager™ training page.

A: The BinManager™ system monitors both the ambient air conditions and the plenum air. It determines the expected moisture and temperature content of the air being pushed through the grain mass by measuring the temperature rise over the fan. The system automatically uses this information to control the fans and run them at optimal times.

A: The BinManager™ system will not start the fans if the air being pushed through the grain mass poses a risk. Additionally, to prevent a starter blowup, the BinManager system will not allow a fan to start back up if it has not had a 45-minute cool-down period. Finally, if the grain was put in at uneven moisture contents, the BinManager system needs to be diligent in ensuring the grain at the bottom does not get over-dried. Thus, even if the ambient and plenum air is of good quality for the upper part of the grain mass, the BinManager system will not run the fans if it could cause over-drying of the bottom. Always check your BinManager Data before switching to manual mode.