Monitoring
From fluid levels to seed flow, real-time monitoring is essential for uptime and productivity. Standex Detect offers rugged, sealed reed switches, sensors, and relays that deliver accurate data in the harshest conditions, helping operators make informed decisions and avoid costly downtime.
Precision Monitoring for Critical Inputs That Keep Systems in Balance
From Tank to Field: Real-Time Sensing for Critical Inputs
In agriculture and construction, precision is everything, every drop of fluid and every seed planted contributes to productivity and efficiency. Monitoring these vital inputs requires components that can endure vibration, moisture, and contaminants while delivering accurate, actionable data. Standex Detect offers rugged, high-performance reed switches, sensors, and relays that help operators maintain control over fuel, fluid, seed, and hydraulic systems in the most demanding environments.
The following are core technology applications that support precision monitoring in agricultural and construction equipment:
Core Capabilities for Monitoring:
Fluid level detection, seed flow monitoring, fertilizer tank sensing, hydraulic system feedback
- Reed Sensors: Hermetically sealed sensors for fluid level and flow detection in harsh environments
- Hall Effect Sensors: Position and flow sensing for seed tubes, augers, and hydraulic actuators
- Reed Switches: Used in float-based level sensors for fuel, oil, and coolant tanks
- Custom Assemblies: Multi-point level sensors and ruggedized sensor housings for agricultural implements
The Pulse of Your Machine: Monitoring That Matters
Why Partner with Standex Detect for In Cab
Cab environments require reed switches, sensors, and relays that enhance operator safety, comfort, and control. Our solutions support monitoring, automation, and diagnostics in construction and agricultural vehicles.
- Proven performance in vibration-heavy environments
- Custom solutions for cab-integrated systems
- Compact sensors for embedded vehicle controls
- Global engineering support and rapid prototyping
Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001 – Quality management
RoHS – Environmental compliance
IP67-rated designs – Dust and water resistance
UL & CE – Electrical safety
REACH – Chemical safety compliance
Case Study
Relays Propel Autonomous Electric Tractors Forward
Challenge:
An agricultural OEM needed safe, efficient power management for autonomous electric tractors—specifically, high-voltage isolation, zero parasitic battery drain, and reliable AC/DC conversion.
Solution:
Standex Detect supplied KT and MHV Series Reed Relays, offering:
- High-voltage isolation
- Zero power consumption
- Efficient power conversion
Outcome:
The relays enabled safer diagnostics, longer battery life, and improved system efficiency, supporting the OEM’s shift to sustainable, autonomous farming.
