A monitoring system

Abstract

A monitoring system configured to monitor operation of a dairy shed or plant is described. The dairy shed or plant includes a dispensing system for dispensing chemicals, having one or more storage reservoirs, each for containing a respective chemical solution. The dispensing system further includes a mixing system, and a dosing system coupled to the one or more storage reservoirs and to a water source, for selectively dispensing one or more of the chemical solutions into the mixing system to form a mixed solution with water from the water source. A user interface is provided for receiving dispensing instructions from a user, and at least one controller is configured to operate the dosing system in accordance with the dispensing instructions. At least one sensor, in communication with the controller, is configured to measure a property of at least one dispensed chemical solution and / or of the mixed solution. The at least one controller is configured to receive the sensed property of at least one dispensed chemical solution and / or of the mixed solution, detect at least one issue requiring a remedial action based at least in part on the sensed property, and initiate the remedial action.

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