GrainLink provides solar‑powered, cellular‑connected controllers that continuously monitor temperature, humidity, moisture and fill levels in grain bins, delivering real‑time data and customizable alerts via a mobile app or web dashboard. Its AI‑driven fan automation adjusts ventilation based on internal and external conditions, helping operators prevent spoilage, reduce drying costs, and manage inventory across multiple locations without wiring or specialist installation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Grain storage operators often rely on manual checks or infrequent sensor readings, leading to delayed detection of temperature, humidity, or moisture issues that can cause spoilage, increased drying costs, and lost revenue.
Solution
GrainLink offers a solar‑powered, cellular‑connected monitoring controller (Chester X1) that continuously captures temperature, humidity, and moisture data from each bin and updates the cloud dashboard every few minutes. The system sends customizable SMS/email alerts when conditions exceed user‑defined thresholds and can automatically adjust fan operation using an AI algorithm that considers both internal and external weather. Farmers access real‑time bin status, inventory levels, and historical trends through a mobile app or web portal, enabling proactive grain management without wiring, Wi‑Fi, or specialist installation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are grain elevator operators, farm owners, and agribusinesses that store wheat, canola, barley, oats, peas, or similar crops and need reliable, low‑maintenance monitoring across multiple remote bins.
Features
- Solar panel with battery backup and IP67 weatherproof housing for operation from -40 °C to +60 °C
- Cellular multi‑carrier connectivity eliminates the need for Wi‑Fi or wired power
- Plug‑and‑play integration with industry‑standard temperature and humidity sensor cables
- Real‑time multi‑bin dashboard showing temperature, humidity, moisture, fill levels, and grain type
- AI‑driven automated fan control with manual override and energy‑usage tracking
- Customizable per‑bin alerts via SMS and email with threshold settings and alert history
- OTA software updates keep the system current without on‑site service
- Exportable CSV reports for inventory analytics, fan runtime, and seasonal comparisons