In order to achieve good wine quality it needs to be properly cooled or warmed during fermentation. When we do not have a system for ensuring proper temperature, a lot of time is needed for measuring key parameters. Controlling of parameters without human presence is of vital importance. Thus it is important that the process is automated, which enables work and better results. It is becoming ever more important that information is accessible at any time and place.
In this graduate work I am addressing the need and importance of wine production processes optimization, as well as why certain parameters are needed. The Mbed development bar has been introduced, where program code and program languages C and C++ are developed. A network server needed to be set in order to analyze and store data. During communication between the Mbed development bar and the network server protocols and program languages were checked. When checking temperature sensors it was discovered that it is best to use the sensor which operates under 1-Wire protocol.
A pilot solution was created after we were acquainted with all required parts. With the help of a control unit inside cisterns temperature is measured and the liquid is cooled or warmed accordingly. Measured data is sent to the server. The control unit gets the data from the server, and thus ensures proper temperature. User sets and reviews control unit data in manufactured network interface. When the temperature is exceeded within permitted range, the user is informed about it by an email.
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