Dec. 06,2024

 

 

      Integrating electric-powered agricultural tools has fundamentally reshaped farming, replacing manual labor with efficient, high-tech solutions. For example, Electric seeders and planters have revolutionized planting, offering precision and speed. Similarly, irrigation systems powered by electricity ensure optimal water distribution, maximizing crop yields while conserving resources. Post-harvest, electric processing equipment automates sorting and packaging tasks, boosting productivity and produce quality.

 

      As the electrification of agricultural machinery progresses, there is a growing demand for electronic components to support these advanced systems. Power supplies become crucial for ensuring the seamless operation of various electronic devices, sensors, and control systems within the equipment. This trend highlights the importance of developing robust and efficient power solutions to support the evolving needs of modern agriculture.

 

Application scenarios

1. Irrigation system:

      A typical irrigation system includes a water source, pumping system, distribution network, emitters, and control monitoring devices. It delivers water efficiently to crops based on soil and weather conditions, enhancing yield, conserving water, and automating operations for sustainable agriculture. The system would require AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies for various equipment like motors & control units.

 

      Additionally, drones are becoming popular in agricultural irrigation and pesticide sprinkling systems. Drones equipped with sprinkling devices and high-resolution cameras capture aerial images of the fields, providing precise target sprinkling tasks. With space and weight limitations for drone design, compact size DC-DC power modules are used.

 

2. Greenhouse Operation:

      Greenhouses require controlled environments for optimal plant growth. Electronic devices are used for monitoring temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions, such as heaters, fans, ventilation systems, and artificial lighting. AC-DC power supplies are mostly used due to the easy access to wall-plug power.

 

 

3. Mechanized Farming Equipment:

      Modern agriculture heavily relies on mechanized equipment, many of which have become electrified, such as tractors, harvesters, plows, and seeders. These machines facilitate various tasks, including soil preparation, planting, cultivation, and harvesting, improving efficiency and reducing labor requirements. These new electric vehicles rely on battery power for motors, lifting, and position works.

 

4. Processing and Storage:

      Food and fruit processing and storage require a controlled environment for sorting, grading, and packaging tasks. The processing line is equipped with scales, meters, and motors for running the conveyor belt. Automated processing lines require AC-DC power to run these large pieces of equipment.

 

Cincon’s solution for Agriculture equipment:

1. The Pump Motor Application:

      Cincon’s peak load AC-DC power supplies are ideal because of their electrical characteristics. The peak load feature can handle 200% load for 10 seconds, allowing system engineers to utilize smaller power supplies to meet system needs. Peak load AC-DC power supplies:

 

2. Electronic Sensors, IoT Equipment, Control Systems, and Battery-Driven Vehicles:

      DC-DC converters are widely used in these applications. Cincon offers a variety of input range DC-DC converters to cover all input voltage needs from a system. For example, the ultra-wide DC-DC family covers an input range from 8.5V to 160V, including the popular input ranges 9~36V, 18~75V, and 40~160V in one DC-DC converter.

 

18 :1 Ultra-wide input DC-DC converters:

3. Drones and Electric Farming Vehicles:

      Large-scale drones and electric farming vehicles could use higher voltage (up to 300V DC) for improved energy efficiency and fast-charging purposes. High-input voltage DC-DC converters are ideal for these applications.

 

High input voltage DC-DC converters:

 

      Cincon provides a wide range of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies tailored to meet the demands of agricultural equipment. Contact us for more information about our products and their applications.

 

Contact Cincon for support or sampling:sales@cincon.com