Compare Monitoring Systems
Below is a comparison of OPI Handheld, OPI/Integris Basic, BIN SENSE and Mifarm grain monitoring systems. The comparison establishes consensus value based on the following key factors:
- Monitoring capability
- Simplicity and ease of use
- Reliability & Efficiency
- Accessibility
- Functionality
- Equipment & Software cost – both short and long-term
- Future cost – ownership costs for maintenance, monitoring, updates, service/support
PLEASE NOTE: Cost comparisons utilize publicized prices for a system setup to monitor 10 x 1805 standard hopper bins (open eave and 4,717 bushels rating for each). No installation or maintenance costs included. The estimated costs may vary depending on size and number of bins, location and yard setup. Projected cost estimate averages utilize 2012 features and prices and do not including any applicable future support or maintenance costs.
“Check Mark” indicates included or available and an “X” indicates that the feature was not included on this system.
OPI - Handheld
OPI-Integris
- Exclusive Dealers
- No Online Quote/Order
- Wired System
- Manual On Site Monitoring
- No Alerts
- No Worldwide Access
- Handheld Monitor Only
- Easy To Use
- Easy To Install
- Buy Hardware Only
- No Annual Fee (upgrades=$)
- No Contracts
- No Expensive Computer
- Software Included
- Compatible – other cables*
- Temperature
- Moisture = ADD $$$
- Fan Control
- Level Indicator
- Ambient Temp
- Security
- Market Proven
- Support = ADD $$
- 3 yr cost = 3.2 cents/bu/yr
- 5 yr cost = 2.0 cents/bu/yr
- 10 yr cost = 1.0 cents/bu/yr
Lowest Cost
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OPI / Integris Basic
OPI-Integris
- Exclusive Dealers
- No Online Quote/Order
- Wired (part Wireless =$$)
- 24 / 7 On Site Monitoring
- Alerts by Email / Text
- No Worldwide Access
- All Wireless Devices
- Complex
- Costly To Install
- Buy Hardware +
- Support=Annual Fee ADD $$
- No Contracts
- Upgrade Computer = ADD $
- Software = $$
- Compatible – other cables*
- Temperature
- Moisture = ADD $$$
- Fan Control = ADD $$
- Level Indicator
- Ambient Temp = ADD $
- Security
- Market Proven
- Support =$200-$250/hr
- 3 yr cost = 7.1 cents/bu/yr
- 5 yr cost = 4.3 cents/bu/yr
- 10 yr cost = 2.1 cents/bu/yr
Pricey Pro=$$$
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BIN SENSE
IntraGrain Technologies
- Non-Exclusive Dealers
- Online Quote/Order
- Complete Wireless System
- 24 / 7 “Cloud” Monitoring
- Alerts by Email / Text
- Worldwide Access
- All Wireless Devices
- Very Easy To Use
- Very Easy To Install
- Buy Hardware Only
- Annual Data Fee – minimal
- No Contracts
- No Expensive Computer
- No Software To Buy
- Compatible with OPI*
- Temperature
- Moisture (planned)
- Fan Control (planned)
- Level Indicator
- Ambient Temp
- Security
- Market Proven
- Free Support
- 3 yr cost = 5.5 cents/bu/yr
- 5 yr cost = 3.4 cents/bu/yr
- 10 yr cost = 1.7 cents/bu/yr
BEST VALUE
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Mifarm
Mifarm
- Direct
- No Online Quote/Order
- Complete Wireless System
- 24 / 7 “Cloud” Monitoring
- Alerts by Email / Text
- Worldwide Access
- All Wireless Devices
- Easy To Use
- Easy To Install
- Bundled Package (termed) ?
- Bundled ?
- 3 Year Contracts
- No Expensive Computer
- No Software To Buy
- Compatible with OPI* ?
- Temperature
- Humidity – One Sensor
- Fan Control
- Level Indicator
- Ambient Temp = ADD $
- Security
- Only Small Test
- Support = ?
- 3 yr cost = 9.2 cents/bu/yr
- 5 yr cost = 9.2 cents/bu/yr
- 10 yr cost = 9.2 cents/bu/yr
Highest Cost
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The WINNER IS…… “BIN SENSE” from IntraGrain Technologies Inc.
- Initial equipment costs are reasonable and of high quality
- Savings ranging from 24% to 440% are very significant over competitive 24/7 temperature monitoring products
- A very simplistic yet very efficient and effective solution that is very easy to use and can be learned in a few minutes
- 24 / 7 absentee monitoring from anywhere, anytime
- No worries about potential unknowns and after purchase additional equipment, software or support costs
- A self install system that is quick and easy to install yourself, or if you need a custom installer, the cost will be minimal for actual installation time.
- No contracts
- No after purchase software support or upgrade costs. No long-term additional cost of ownership for maintenance.
- Excellent support
- High quality durable and reliable product
- Strong research and development commitment in progress for additional features and new products
- Manufactured in Saskatchewan
Comments:
- 2012 published prices were utilized, excluding taxes, installation, shipping, maintenance, upgrades
- The 3 yr, 5 yr and 10 yr projected cost averages are based on 2012 prices
- All comparisons are for temperature monitoring only
- Wherever the “$” is used, it indicates additional costs above what this comparison calculated
- OPI Basic utilizes the Handheld Monitor and the information can only be gathered manually
- OPI Integris comparison is for Integris BASIC. Integris PRO will roughly double the cost, for which, those additional costs are not included here in this comparision.
- Security currently offered by these systems is not anything more than “basic” and should not be considered a substitute for other more sophisicated deterrent or detection solutions
- this comparison has employed customer feedback, knowledge and most available data to present comparisons
- individual situations, opinions, prices and values may vary and differ from the information presented
- comparisons presented is for initial informational purposes only and the author does not assume any liability whatsoever for errors, accuracy or opinions. It is strongly advisable to be well informed based on individual requirements prior to making any purchase commitments.
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