Future Focused Incubation

Future focused incubation

The modern hatchery faces three key challenges to future growth and profitability: genetic progress, uniformity and post hatch performance.

Pas Reform has met these challenges in the develop足ment and design of our next generation, future-proofed incubation system.

Meet the future. Meet Smart.

Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies

Smart: Meeting tomorrow’s challenges in the hatchery… today!

Pas Reform has been at the forefront of single-stage incubation for the past thirty five years. Building on the tried and trusted success of our existing incubation systems, Pas Reform’s new Smart system takes this principle a stage further, to fully maximise the benefits of homogenous temperature control.

The Smart incubation system enables you to acti­vely manage the developing embryo while it is still in the egg. Add to this a fully controllable, ­­modu­lar design – and your hatchery gains the ability to fully tailor a range of incubation environments at any one time, to meet the specific needs of the growing embryo.

The full Smart incubation system comprises Smart SetTM (Setter) and SmartHatchTM (Hatcher), combined with the SmartDriveTM incubator control system, to allow for the careful management of i­ ndividual conditions per egg type, and SmartCenterTM, a power­ful hatchery management infor­mation system.

SmartSetTM SmartHatchTM SmartDriveTM SmartCenterTM

SmartSetTM

• Reduced heat-up time • Increased cooling capacity • Integrated heating & cooling system • Modular design • Separate temperature set point control for each ­incubator section • Homogenous incubation temperature • Independent (adjustable) turning mechanism for precise egg turning • Robust, easy-to-clean construction

Setting system • Central operating console

Homogenous temperature distribution is the single most important parameter for successfully incuba­ ting today’s modern breeds, each of which has a unique temperature ‘signature’ for embryonic ­development.

Even minor temperature fluctuations can have a major impact on uniformity and post hatch perfor­ mance. With SmartSetTM, the average difference in eggshell temperature is less than 0.5ºF. Its modular design meets this specific requirement by enabling set points to be defined separately for each section of 19,200 hen eggs – allowing for both single-stage (All in/All out) and multi-stage incubation.

With capacities up to 115,200 hen eggs, SmartSetTM is the largest closed-door, single-stage incubator available on the market today. Once the trolleys are in, total system control is possible from outside the setter, eliminating any need to move trolleys during the setting period and fully preserving the integrity of heat management and distribution.

Features include: • Reduced heat-up time: to improve day old chick ­uniformity, it is vital that the hatching eggs, once in the setter, are rapidly and evenly brought on tempe­ra­­ ture to start the incubation process. SmartSet’sTM new heating device has a substantially larger heating surface area and therefore reduces the time to reach machine set point by 50per cent. This significantly ­improves uniformity and subsequent post hatch ­performance • Increased cooling capacity: modern breeds gene­rate more metabolic heat now than in the past – and detailed work to forecast future developments has enabled Pas Reform to calculate cooling capacities not only for today’s breeds, but also for their offspring in twenty years from now. In SmartSetTM, cooling capacity has been increased by 40 per cent.

• Integrated heating & cooling system: to achieve homogeneous temperature distribution throughout the machine, SmartSetTM has a combined heating & cooling device with 34 vertical, parallel coils per ­section, supplied with hot or cold water for optimum energy transmission to and from the incu­bating eggs.

With capacities up

to 115,200 hen eggs, SmartSetTM is the

largest closed-door,

single-stage incubator available on the market today.

Modular design

SmartHatchTM

• Optimised cooling system (SurroundCoolingTM) • Automated, CO2-controlled hatching system (AHSTM) • Robust, easy-to-clean construction • Extruded anodised aluminium profiles for maximum stability and ease of installation • Central operating console • Large inspection window • 3-lock door system

SmartHatchTM is a fully-automated hatching system that delivers accurately regulated temperature, ­humidity and ventilation: an exemplary hatcher for high day old chick uniformity with no need for human intervention.

Features include: • Optimised cooling system: Thanks to a detailed ­understanding of the impact of metabolic heat ­production on the growing embryo, Pas Reform has calculated the cooling capacities for SmartHatchTM not only for today’s breeds, but also for projected breed requirements in twenty years from now.

SmartHatchTM incorporates 12 parallel cooling circuits that surround the incubating eggs (SurroundCoolingTM), to deliver an added 20per cent cooling capacity.

The circuits are fully integrated into the aluminium cabinet panels to massively increase the cooling ­surface area for even temperature distribution.

• Automated hatching system: fully automated ­processes deliver greater accuracy, and SmartHatchTM monitors and adjusts the hatching process automa­ tically from the day of transfer through to the last chicks hatching, eliminating any need for human ­intervention. Field trials have proven that the ­syste­matic measurement and control of temperature, ­humidity and CO2 production, combined with the use of current and historical data to adjust the hatcher environment automatically consistently produce high levels of uniformity per batch.

• Hygiene: SmartHatchTM is constructed of high ­quality, smooth-walled ‘food-safe’ anodised ­aluminium, stain­less steel and polystyrene. Its robust cabinets are ­resistant to strong disinfectants and ­corrosion and extremely durable. The absence of closed air ducts ­improves hygiene and sanitation, while the incorporation of the cooling circuits into the walls greatly ­reduces cleaning time.

SmartHatchTM is

a fully-automated hatching system that delivers

­accura­tely regulated temperature,

­humidity and ­ventilation

SurroundCoolingTM

SmartDriveTM

SmartDriveTM delivers total control over every function and setting within each, individual incubator, from humidity and CO2 levels and the position of air inlet valves, to the individual operating parameters – ­temperature, heating, cooling, ventilation and turning – required per batch/egg type.

Ergonomic design and the use of clear, full colour TFT displays and icons, allow SmartDriveTM to be ­configured quickly and simply to programme incubation conditions to meet breed-specific requirements.

Features include: • Pre-heat function: to improve day old chick ­uniformity requires a synchronised start to incubation. It is critical that the hatching eggs are heated quickly and uniformly once placed in the setter – and SmartDrive’sTM pre-heat function takes this one step further. Full programming for pre-heating time, ­temperature and ventilation allows the time needed to reach a specific set point from start up to be ­reduced even further.

• New PID control combined with set points per section: SmartDriveTM incorporates the latest version of PID – Proportional Integral Derivative – control, enabling the hatchery to simulate optimum ­­­ (near-natural) incubation set points to minimise ­overshoots. The new PID control is adjustable with separate temperature set points for each section of 19,200 eggs.

• Fully adjustable turning programmes: As our ­knowledge of ­embry­ology continues to grow, we are prompted to investigate different incubation ­programmes and modes . Studies have also revealed the benefits of ­different turning principles during ­incubation – and SmartDriveTM now offers the ultimate in flexibility, for adjusting turning programmes as and when ­required (frequency of turning, 2 or 3 auto-­turning ­positions, start/stop timing).

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Control system

• Pre-heating function • PID control • Fully adjustable turning programmes • Dynamic progress colour display • Optimum accessibility of settings • Language independent • Delayed start function • Ergonomic viewing angle

SmartCenterTM

Pas Reform’s new Smart incubation system employs an intelligent, responsive, 24-hour ‘brain’: SmartCenterTM, a powerful, simple-to-use total ­management information system that ‘communicates’ with every SmartDriveTM unit to continuously monitor each incubator and finetune settings to ensure that optimum conditions are ­maintained at all times.

Features include: • Knowledge based information system: An on-screen, customised layout of the hatchery serves as the main control panel, from which every function and para­ meter for each individual incubator throughout the hatchery may be accessed and controlled.

The system comprises an entire database with log files on alarm and climate history, to allow for trouble shooting diagnostics as well as building a knowledge base for future incubation programme development.

• Unlimited number of incubation programmes: SmartCenterTM communicates with SmartDriveTM , linked to each incubator via browser software, to give you fast, convenient, efficient access to any one incubator at any time. SmartCenterTM incorporates a powerful new programming module, with the ­options to use an unlimited number of incubation models (breed, age, storage specific).

• Remote diagnostics: Should technical support for the operation, maintenance or trouble-shooting of your hatchery control system beneeded, Smart Center’sTM internet-based system ensures that ­specialists from the Pas Reform Academy can be ­online and at your side anywhere in the world within moments.

SmartViewTM

• Knowledge based information system • Unlimited number of breed and age specific incubation programmes • Remote diagnostics, with full access to Pas Reform Academy • System independent, web based interface software • Access to all essential parameters of individual incubators • Specific programmes for pre-heating, temperature, humidity, valve, CO2 and turning • Setup module for custom-made hatchery specifications

SmartSet™ Type

SmartSetTM 115

Use

Single-Stage (All-In/All-Out) or Multi-Stage

Capacity (hen eggs)

Modular design

Number of incubation sections

(each holding 19,200 hen eggs)

115,200

SmartSetTM 77

76,800

SmartSetTM 57

57,600

6

4

3

SmartDriveTM

Heating system

Integrated heating, warm water radiator or electrical heating

Number of temperature sensors

SmartSetTM 19

38,400

19,200

2

1

Heating, cooling and ventilation controls in each incubation section

Incubator control Cooling system

SmartSetTM 38

Cooling system with 34 vertical, parallel coils in each incubation section 6

4

3

2

1

Ventilation

Delta pulsatorTM system in each incubation section

Turning programmes

Fully adjustable turning programmes: frequency of turning, start/stop timing, 2 or 3 auto-turning positions

Humidification CO2 control

Dimensions (mm)

Height (+ height of motor)

Width

Depth (+ central operating console)

Humidity roller in each incubation section Yes (optional) 2,459 (+ 300)

4,835

2,459 (+ 300)

4,835

2,459 (+ 300)

2,940

7,271 (+ 70)

4,933 (+ 70)

7,271 (+ 70)

Number of setter trolleys

24

16

768

512

2,109

Setter tray dimensions (mm)

507 x 733

Inspection window

Yes

Number of (150 eggs) setter trays

3-lock door system Housing

2,459 (+ 300)

2,940

2,595 (+70) or

2,595 (+ 70)

12

8

4

384

256

128

Height of setter trolley (mm)

2,459 (+ 300)

4,835 or 2,940

4,933 (+ 70)

Yes

Robust, easy-to-clean construction; extruded, anodised aluminium profiles for maximum stability and ease of installation SmartSetTM 115

SmartSetTM 77

SmartSetTM 57

SmartSetTM 38

SmartSetTM 19

SmartHatch™ Type

SmartHatchTM

Incubator control

SmartDriveTM

Capacity (hen eggs) Automated, CO2-controlled hatching

19,200

system (AHSTM)

Yes (optional)

Cooling

SurroundCoolingTM: 12 parallel water cooling circuits, incorporated in aluminium

Heating

Humidification

Dimension (mm)

Electrical heating walls of cabinet

Humidity roller or spray nozzle

Height (+ height of motor)

2,459 (+ 300)

Depth (+ central operating console)

2,213 (+ 70)

Width

Number of hatcher trolleys

Number of (150 eggs) hatcher baskets 3-lock door system

Inspection window Housing

SmartHatchTM

3,235 5

128

Yes Yes

Robust, easy-to-clean construction; extruded, anodised aluminium profiles for ­ maximum stability and ease of installation

SmartDrive™ Dynamic progress colour display

Dynamic colour TFT display shows the daily status of the embryo in ovo throughout the 21 day incubation

PID Control

Proportional Integral Derivative control, adjustable with separate temperature set points per section

Pre-heating function

Turning programmes

Language independent Optimum accessibility PIN

Incubation history

process

of 19,200 eggs

Full flexibility of pre-heating time, temperature, humidity, ventilation, CO2 and turning

Fully adjustable turning programmes: frequency of turning, start/stop timing, 2 or 3 auto-turning positions Simple icons guide the operator through each step of the incubation process

Three levels (Status, Setup and Registration) guarantee optimum accessibility of settings Settings are protected by individual PIN codes

Historical data recorded for temperature, humidity, ventilation, CO2 and alarms

Delayed start function

Yes

incubation process and storage of all data for later analysis

Communication with SmartCenterTM Ergonomics

SmartDriveTM can be linked to SmartCenterTM for incubation monitoring, precise programming of the Ergonomic viewing angle and soft key control

SmartCenter™ Software

System independent, web based interface software

and office network

LAN (Local Area Network)

incubators displayed on a custom-made hatchery layout

Communication with SmartDriveTM Overview module

Hatchery manager module Incubation programs Reports module

Setup module

Remote diagnostics Multi-user

SmartViewTM touch screen Compatibility

Control screen provides access to all essential parameters of the individual Unlimited number of breed and age specific incubation programmes

Specific programs for pre-heating, temperature, humidity, valve, CO2 and turning Database with records on alarm and climate history, and version control of incubation programmes

For custom-made hatchery specifications

Remote trouble-shooting and technical support Yes

Yes (optional)

SmartDriveTM, Navigator and HOM control systems

In our commitment to quality improvement through continuous research, we reserve the right to alter the specifications of our products without notice.

Pas Reform Hatchery technologies Pas Reform is an international company, which has specia­ lised in the development of innovative hatchery technologies for the poultry sector since 1919.

The company has earned its position as one of the world’s leading hatchery equipment manufacturers, through decades of research into the biological and physiological aspects of embryo development, combined with a complete understanding of all aspects of the poultry production chain - and a dedicated focus on the future.

Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies Pas Reform P.O. Box 2 7038 ZG Zeddam The Netherlands Phone +31 314 659 111 Fax +31 314 652 575 E-mail info@pasreform.com Internet www.pasreform.com