As part of our SmartCare™ commitment, Pas Reform has created a range of upgrade packages to update and extend the life of earlier generation incubators and hatchery equipment. SmartCare™ upgrades allow you to improve functionality, increase efficiency and in many cases reduce costs with a simple, easy-to-install update. Find out which upgrades are available to help improve performance and reduce costs in your hatchery.

SmartCenterPro™ upgrade package

More features, new modules and enhanced functionality

With SmartCenterPro™ your existing SmartCenter™ system can be upgraded to include many new improvements and features as standard in a new, optimized user interface that includes:

  • Dual monitor functionality for a bigger, clearer picture of your hatchery data and the ability to compare charts, graphs and data in a single view
  • A detailed, onscreen layout of your hatchery - customized with your company logo
  • SmartZoom™: the ability to ‘zoom every room’ from the main hatchery layout screen. Use the mouse wheel (or pinch when using a tablet) to easily access, monitor and control each individual incubator and/or connected device
  • Improved selection options, eg. by machine group and to choose data or graphic overviews
  • SmartCenterPro™ comes with a standard application that covers the main functions and includes a hatchery overview and management of the machines and incubation programs
  • Additional modules are available and can be added, based on hatchery needs, including: Alarm- & Dialer module, Maintenance module and Track & Trace module

Benefits

  • A total solution for enhanced control over every function in the modern hatchery, from incubation and climate control to automation and maintenance
  • Extend the reach and value of data gathering, monitoring, analysis and reporting throughout your hatchery The option to incorporate Alarm & Dialer, preventive Maintenance and Track & Trace functionality into your system: available now!
  • Easy installation by your own engineers, with remote support from Pas Reform’s technical support team
  • The upgrade makes it possible to access SmartCare™ Lifetime services, increased levels of support, new functionalities and remote monitoring

Technical specifications

The upgrade package includes everything you need to upgrade SmartCenter™:

  • Latest edition SmartCenterPro™ Basic software
  • New hardware environment, including Hard Disk Drive (HDD), modem and mod-alarm
  • Pre-configuration of the system by Pas Reform before shipping. Customer ensures that the latest back-up data and settings are made available
  • Installation is carried out locally by the customer, with remote support from Pas Reform’s technical support team

Upgrades are supplied with clear instructions to ensure smooth installation.

SmartDrive ™ upgrade package

For extended HOM and Navigator setter life

The SmartDrive™ Upgrade Kit extends the lifetime of earlier generation Hatch-O-Matic (HOM) and Navigator incubators. The upgrade ensures the continuing availability of parts, repairs and support. Where there are additional HOM or Navigator incubators, updates can be carried out in batches to create adequate spare part stocks for continuity and spread of investment.

The Upgrade Kit includes options to incorporate CO2 controlled incubation by adding Adaptive Metabolic Feedback™ (AMF™) to existing systems. There is also an option that enables the measurement of pulsator RPMs, with alarms if RPM falls below set point.

Installation of the Upgrade Kit is easy and may be carried out either by Pas Reform or by the customers’ engineers.

Benefits 

  • Extend the lifetime of your Hatch-O-Matic (HOM) and Navigator incubators
  • Ensure the continuing availability of support and repairs
  • New calibrated sensors will ensure correct measurement
  • Improved functionality and integration with SmartCenterPro™ management system
  • Easy installation, either by Pas Reform or by your own engineers
  • The option to incorporate CO2controlled incubation by adding AMF™
  • The option to incorporate RPM measurement of the pulsator, including alarms if RPM is below set point
  • Add value in the event that incubators are sold on over time

Technical specifications

The upgrade package includes all you will need to exchange your old HOM or Navigator control unit for a new SmartDrive™.
A dedicated upgrade package will be delivered for each, individual incubator, including:New Smart™ control box

  • New Smart™ control box
  • SmartDrive™ user interface
  • Automatic air regulator for the air outlet
  • Emergency safety sensors for the door
  • Temperature sensors
  • Humidity sensor
  • Electrical diagram
  • SmartDrive™ user manual

Upgrades are supplied with clear instructions to ensure smooth installation.

Spray humidification upgrade package

For increased hygiene and lower maintenance

An upgrade kit is available to replace disk humidification by spray nozzle. This increases hygiene in the incubators and reduces cleaning time and maintenance costs.

The standard kit includes one booster set, piping and nozzles for each machine upgrade. The booster set supports up to 168 nozzles, so upgrades may be done in phases and a redundant booster set may be considered where higher availability is needed.

Installing the upgrade is easy with the standard kit, drawings and installation instructions. It may be carried out either by Pas Reform or by the customer’s engineers.

Benefits

  • Increase hygiene
  • Reduce cleaning time and maintenance costs
  • Scalable; booster set supports up to 168 nozzles
  • Reduce energy costs by saving on the power required per motor for each humidity disc

Technical specifications

  • Booster set
  • Spray nozzles
  • Piping on the machines
  • Piping for water supply to booster set and between booster set and machines are excluded
  • Drawing and installation instructions

Upgrades are supplied with clear instructions to ensure smooth installation.

Electronic RH sensor upgrade package

For increased hygiene and lower operational costs

Electronic sensors not only decrease operational costs, they also increase hygiene. This upgrade set makes it possible to exchange wet bulbs for electronic RH sensors and is available for all Smart machines.

Benefits

  • Increased hygiene
  • Reduced operational costs
  • The software in Smart controlled incubators is already prepared for the use of the electronic RH sensor

Technical specifications

The upgrade package includes everything you need to replace a wet bulb sensor with an electronic RH sensor. A dedicated upgrade package will be delivered for each, individual incubator, including:

  • Electronic RH sensor with cabling
  • Mounting set
  • Drawing and installation instructions

Upgrades are supplied with clear instructions to ensure smooth installation.

Need help?

Bouke Hamminga, Director International Sales & Business Development