Tank Assure
Automatic Milk Sampling System with RFID and GPS technology
Tank Assure
Accurate data of the milk quantity and temperature collected by milk tankers from various milk collection points on different routes, is an essential piece of information in the milk value chain. Even minor deviations from the expected milk quantity may hinder effectiveness and profitability of the entire chain of milk sample collection process.
Prompt has leveraged the RFID and GPS technology, and developed a solution for automatic milk sampling – Prompt TankAssure. Prompt TankAssure is a closed, containerized and digitally password protected system which consists of 6+1 / 14+1 sampling pumps, and RFID tagged tamper-proof sample vials. It comes in the form of a box which is mounted on the milk tanker, and functions to automatically collect BMC milk samples, record milk quantity (through magnetic flow meter) and milk temperature (through in-built temperature sensor).
Key Features
Benefits
Enhanced Sampling Accuracy: Collects uniform and representative samples ensuring consistent and accurate sampling from each milk collection point.
Quality Composite Samples: Maintains the correct proportion of milk collected from each collection point, and also ensures that composite samples are collected accurately, reflecting the total milk quality.
Comprehensive Data Collection: Automatic logging of detailed data for quality control, traceability and data analysis.
Ensures Compliance and Traceability: Meets all the regulatory requirements ensuring consistency, and provides accurate sampling improving traceability across the dairy supply chain.
Enhanced Quality Control: Measures milk temperature and volume at each milk collection point, aiding in precise quality assessments and inventory management.
Operational Efficiency: Automates the process of milk collection, reducing time and manual effort and minimizing the need of manual labour.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces costs incurred due to manual sampling such as labour and consumables.
Indigenous System: An indigenous and cost effective automatic milk sampling system made for Indian Dairy Industry.
TankAssure is an Automatic Milk Sampler System for Milk Tankers that uses RFID and GPS technology to automatically collect milk samples from various collection points and measure milk quantity and temperature transferred in the Tanker.
TankAssure is an electro-mechanical, intelligent box mounted on the rear side of a milk tanker. It has seven/Fifteen sampling pumps and RFID-tagged tamper-proof sample vials. The system automatically collects milk samples at milk collection points, measures milk quantity and temperature with the help of an in-built magnetic flow meter with temperature sensor, and also prepares a composite milk sample of all milk collection points.
The purpose of TankAssure is to enable secured and automatic sampling of milk from various collection points and to measure milk quantity and temperature. This helps to ensure the quality and safety of milk during transportation and processing.
Yes, Prompt TankAssure can prepare a composite milk sample of all milk collection points.
Yes, TankAssure is a closed, containerized and digitally password-protected system. The electronically protected door can only be opened at the dairy plant by authorized persons.
Prompt TankAssure uses Flowmeter, RFID and GPS technology for automatic sampling and measurement of milk quantity and temperature.
Yes, TankAssure can be integrated with Prompt Logistics App and/or Prompt AMCS App for route management.
The benefit of using TankAssure is that it helps to ensure the quality and safety of milk during transportation and processing by enabling automatic sampling and measurement of milk quantity and temperature.
The data collected by TankAssure is stored on the PLC and can be transferred to a central system at the dairy for further analysis and evaluation.
Yes, TankAssure transfers data to the Central web portal through Wi-Fi.
The purpose of the GPS technology used by Prompt TankAssure is to detect/ensure the machine starts/stops operations at targeted locations only.
TankAssure is specifically designed for milk sampling, but it may be possible to adapt the system for other liquids with similar properties.