Temp Sensor Network IIOT

Browns Orchards and Farm Market

Family values run through the very core of the Brown's Orchards experience, which has been owned and operated by three generations of the Brown family, all committed to home-grown excellence. Since 1948, Brown's has transformed from a small, simple farm and roadside stand into a 29,000 sq. ft. farm market and one of the region's favorite family destinations.

Client Overview

The Challenge

Similar to many restaurants, they utilize outdated refrigeration units that lack electronic monitoring capabilities. Employees are required to manually check the temperatures of each of the 15+ reach-in coolers, and walk-in coolers and freezers. During times when employees are not present (such as evenings or closed holidays), equipment failures have resulted in significant product loss, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars.

The Solution

We developed a monitoring system that enables all electronic components to transmit data every minute during cooler operation to a cloud-based platform. Additionally, we created a website database and mobile application for staff and maintenance teams to monitor these coolers. The system also includes alerts and notifications for when temperatures are too high, too low, or deviate from established norms.

The Result

Coulson Technologies implemented a platform on Microsoft Azure to record temperatures using small devices placed throughout the facility. A variety of wireless and wired devices monitor these units.

Since implementation, staff now have time to relocate products to other refrigeration or freezer units while repairs are being conducted, thereby preventing product loss and labor inefficiencies. With an estimated savings exceeding $100,000, this solution has proven to be highly cost-effective.