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BinTalk Wireless Feed Bin Sensor

$999.00
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How it fits into the BarnTalk alarm platform: 

Connects wirelessly to the BarnTalk Gateway. For best results, we recommend one sensor per bin. BinTalk Wireless Feed Bin Sensor should be placed within ~700 feet of the BarnTalk Gateway. On multi-barn sites, the sensor’s range can often extend wirelessly across multiple buildings depending on proximity.

  • Readings taken as often as every hour
  • Utilizes HD Mapping Technology with greater than 95% accuracy
  • No Drilling or Holes in Your Bin. Easy DIY Install in 10 minutes
  • Tested for Maximum Durability in Harsh Conditions
  • Bin diameter should be less than 12 ft. and height less than 25 feet

For gateways with any number of BinTalk sensors on them, there is an additional cost of either $10 per month or $120 per year for each gateway that has BinTalk sensors.

Limit of 8 BinTalk sensors per Gateway. 

★★★★★ "Love not having to climb the feed bin for an inventory." | Jay M., BarnTalk Customer

BarnTalk is the only wireless barn alarm with certified multi-carrier connectivity built right into the system. Once you plug the BarnTalk Gateway into power, it connects to the strongest local cell tower, regardless of carrier, eliminating the need for a landline, WiFi, or hotspot. BarnTalk sends alarms via push notification, SMS text message or phone call based on the user’s preferences. For optimal alarms and monitoring, you’ll need a BarnTalk subscription. This subscription covers connectivity and data costs.

Feed Monitoring Made Easy.

Stop climbing bins and never run out of feed again! The BinTalk Feed Bin Sensor connects wirelessly to the BarnTalk Gateway, which is the brains of the system. Monitor feed in real-time, even where your phone has no service!

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Reliable Readings

BinTalk delivers dependable, real-time readings that provide you with 24/7 visibility into your feed bin levels.

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Accurate Measurements

With >96% accuracy vs. bin scales, BinTalk provides affordable, accurate, and easy-to-install feed monitoring.

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Optimize Feed Management

Save time, reduce feed reclamation costs, and schedule feed deliveries more efficiently with BinTalk.

Build Your BarnTalk System

Custom-build a BarnTalk system that meets your monitoring needs.

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Clip. Connect. Monitor.

Feed Monitoring Made Easy

The BinTalk feed sensor allows you to monitor your feed levels in real-time at your fingertips. See why This'll Do Farm trusts BinTalk for their operation.

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Camera Wiper

Accurate Readings

The camera includes a windshield wiper to keep the lens clean, which runs before each reading.

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5-Year Battery Life

Solar Powered

BinTalk's solar-powered sensor allows for wireless monitoring, capable of operating for 2-3 weeks even without sunlight.

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3D Technology

Max Precision

Visual data is captured by the 3D camera using over 38K pixels to deliver precise readings, even with feed bridging or dipping.

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Built for Extreme Conditions

Robust Hardware

BinTalk is IP67 rated and operates in the most extreme outdoor conditions, anywhere between -13°F to 122°F.

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“BinTalk will help the producer order feed in a timely manner. Imagine when you‘re choring barns in the evening to find out the bin is empty and expecting the mill to deliver that night.”

Spencer Wieser

BarnTalk Customer

Details and Product Specifications

Model

BT-FS-01-00

Measurement Range

Up to 33 ft (10m)

Bin Dimension Requirements:

Bin diameter should be less than 12 ft. and height less than 25 feet.

Accuracy

±95% of full bin vs load cells

Camera

3D camera + emitter 38,000 pixels resolution

Power Supply

Solar +  Lithium iron phosphate Battery

Battery Life

Up to 5 years

Working Environment

Temperature: -30 °F ~ 122 °F / -22 °C ~ 50 °C

Wireless Communication

915Mhz frequency band LoRa Module

Cable

4 ft long (Camera to Solar Comm Box)

Protection Level

IP66

Sensor Material

Poly Carbonate

Weight

1.5 pounds

Size

Camera Sensor 7” × 5” × 3” | Solar Comm Box = 6” × 5” × 2”

BinTalk FAQs

You can connect up to 8 feed sensors per gateway. Every BarnTalk Gateway can handle up to 24 sensors in total. In other words, if you connected 8 BinTalk sensors to a Gateway, you could connect 16 more temp sensors, humidity sensors, wireless dry contact sensors, or water meters to the same Gateway.

Installing BinTalk is simple and can be done in 10-15 minutes. Attach the sensor straight up and down near the lid‘s hinges and use the two self-tapping screws to secure it tightly.

Compared to the bin scales, BinTalk is >96% accurate. The readings become even more accurate as the feed level gets lower.

BinTalk works with all feed types. The sensor assumes the bin has a 40 pounds/cubic foot density, but the user will be able to adjust this.

The sensor can work for 2-3 weeks with no sunlight.

-13°F to 122°F

Users will be able to view the volume of feed inside their bin as a percentage full. We are working to build warnings and alarms around low feed and fill events.

For just $15/month, BarnTalk TotalCare provides complete coverage for any and all damage to your BinTalk sensors. Lightning, water, fire, and physical damage—no questions asked. Click here to learn more.

Discover the BinTalk Feed Sensor

Watch to learn how you can start monitoring feed bin levels at your fingertips.

How to Install BinTalk

Watch how simple it is to clip, connect, and start monitoring your feed bins with BinTalk.

Why This'll Do Farm Trusts BinTalk

See why Tork and Sawyer from This'll Do Farm trust BinTalk for their operation.